Is Your Invoicing System Ready for Verifactu? What Expats in Spain Need to Know Before 2026
- Servando Espanol
- 1 sept 2025
- 2 Min. de lectura
If you are an expat running a business in Spain, there is a major change coming that will directly affect how you issue invoices. From 1 January 2026, companies in Spain will be required to use invoicing systems that comply with Verifactu, a new standard introduced by the Spanish tax authorities. For self-employed professionals (autónomos), the deadline is 1 July 2026.
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 2026 to discover that your invoices are not compliant.
Book a free video consultation with In English Gestoría today. We specialize in expat accounting in Spain, offering trusted accounting services for expats in Spain, and are known as English-speaking accountants for expats in Spain. Whether you’re a business owner or a digital nomad in Tenerife (or anywhere in Spain), we provide tailored tax solutions for digital nomads in Spain so you can focus on your work while we handle the compliance.