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Verifactu 2026: the guide for the self-employed in Spain

Verifactu 2026: definition, timeline (July 2026 for autónomos), obligations and how to choose AEAT-compliant software.

10 June 20261 min read

In short

  • Verifactu is the Spanish tax authority (AEAT) system requiring invoicing software with tamper-proof records.
  • For the self-employed, the obligation arrives around July 2026 (companies: January 2026).
  • Not to be confused with mandatory B2B e-invoicing (Crea y Crece law), not yet in force.
  • You need invoicing software certified by the AEAT.

What Verifactu is

Verifactu is the Spanish tax authority (AEAT) system, under the anti-fraud law, requiring invoicing software that guarantees the integrity and immutability of invoices.

It is not the same as mandatory B2B e-invoicing (Crea y Crece law), which is not yet in force. Verifactu concerns the invoicing software system (SIF).

Who is concerned and when

  • Companies : around January 2026.
  • Self-employed (autónomos) : around July 2026.
  • What a Verifactu program requires

  • Integrity : of each invoice's data.
  • Immutability : an issued invoice cannot be changed without a trace.
  • Retention : and, in Verifactu mode, immediate reporting to the AEAT.
  • What about Robi AI?

    Robi AI lets you create invoices by voice in seconds. For Verifactu compliance, make sure to use AEAT-certified software for your situation.

    Conclusion

    Verifactu arrives in 2026 for Spanish self-employed workers: check your date and choose suitable software.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is Verifactu?+

    The Spanish AEAT system requiring invoicing software with integral, tamper-proof records, under the anti-fraud law.

    When does it affect the self-employed?+

    The obligation for autónomos arrives around July 2026; for companies, around January 2026.

    Is Verifactu the same as mandatory e-invoicing?+

    No. Verifactu is the invoicing software system. B2B e-invoicing (Crea y Crece law) is a separate reform, not yet in force.

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