VeriFactu AEAT: A System for Issuing Verifiable Invoices in Spain

VeriFactu AEAT: How to Adapt Invoice Issuance From a Billing System

Adapting to VeriFactu involves more than adding a QR code to invoices. The regulations require Billing Systems (SIF) to generate complete, traceable, and unalterable records. The VeriFactu option adds the immediate and automatic transmission of these records to the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT), allowing invoices to be verified through the agency's electronic office. The AEAT's VeriFactu requirements affect both companies and professionals using these systems and software developers and vendors.

Each invoice must generate its corresponding creation record. Errors and cancellations must be handled through new records rather than by modifying those already generated. This requires companies to review how their software creates, links, retains, and transmits information, while ensuring that invoices contain all required identifying information.

Implementation therefore has a direct impact on the ERP, invoicing workflows, and communications with the Spanish Tax Agency. It is also important to distinguish this system from the general electronic invoicing requirements in Spain, since VeriFactu primarily regulates how billing systems operate and how they generate records, rather than just the format used to exchange invoices.

This video will help you identify the operational changes your organization needs to address and assess whether your current system is ready to generate verifiable invoices, whether you issue invoices or develop solutions for third parties.