Is Your Invoicing System Ready for Verifactu? What Expats in Spain Need to Know for 2027

If you are an expat running a business in Spain, there is a major change coming that will directly affect how you issue invoices. Verifactu has been officially postponed to 2027, giving businesses and freelancers more time to adapt.

However, this is not a cancellation — it’s only a delay. Companies will now need to comply from January 2027, and autónomos from July 2027.

This means 2026 is a key preparation year, not a year to ignore the change.

Has Verifactu been postponed to 2027?

Yes — Verifactu has been officially postponed, giving businesses and freelancers more time to adapt.

The new deadlines are:

- January 2027 for companies (SL)

- July 2027 for self-employed professionals (autónomos)

However, this is only a delay, not a cancellation.

Waiting until the last moment can lead to rushed decisions, compliance issues, and unnecessary stress. Preparing your invoicing system in advance is the safest and most efficient approach.

This new system aims to increase transparency and reduce tax fraud by ensuring that every invoice is reported directly to the tax agency in real time. For many expats, this may sound complicated, especially if you are used to more flexible invoicing systems from your home country. Not adapting in time could mean non-compliance, penalties, and unnecessary stress.

At In English Gestoría, we understand that English-speaking entrepreneurs and digital nomads need simple, reliable solutions. That’s why we work with Holded, a cloud-based business management software that is already preparing for Verifactu compliance. Holded allows you to manage invoicing, expenses, and accounting seamlessly, all in English-friendly dashboards, making it a perfect solution for expats in Spain.

If you are unsure whether your current invoicing system will meet the Verifactu requirements, now is the time to act. Don’t wait until 2027 to discover that your invoices are not compliant.

Even though Verifactu has been delayed, preparing early can save you time, stress, and potential compliance issues.

Book a free consultation with an English-speaking accountant in Spain and make sure your invoicing system is ready well before the 2027 deadline.

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