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E-invoicing in Spain — mandate, deadlines & formats

Everything on the Spain e-invoicing mandate: timeline, accepted formats (Facturae, UBL, PEPPOL BIS 3.0) and how to validate any invoice against EN16931 for free.

DateRequirement
2027-10-01B2B mandate for revenue > €8 million (Real Decreto 238/2026, ministerial order in force since 2026-10-01)
2028-10-01B2B mandate for all remaining businesses

Authority: AEAT / FACe

FAQ

When does the Spain e-invoicing mandate start?

B2B mandate for revenue > €8 million (Real Decreto 238/2026, ministerial order in force since 2026-10-01) (from 2027-10-01).

Which formats are accepted in Spain?

Among others: Facturae, UBL, PEPPOL BIS 3.0. All EN16931-compliant.

Which model does Spain use?

Decentralised/post-audit — invoices are exchanged directly and must be archived verifiably.

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