e-Invoicing - Verifactu support for compliance with Spanish tax agency
Verifactu is a mandatory invoice verification system in Spain, introduced by the Anti-Fraud Law, which seeks to increase transparency and tax control by automatically sending invoicing records to the Tax Agency (AEAT) in real time to prevent fraud. Supported invoicing programs must ensure the integrity, traceability and preservation of invoices, and include a QR code and the mention "Veri*Factu" in the document. Implementation is progressing, with the use of adapted software mandatory for taxpayers from July 2026.
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Joyce Monroe
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@Nadine Bruwer My gestor has suggested Holded, it is available in English and Spanish and is verifactur compliant. I have purchased this product, it is not as user friendly as Xero but it is compliant. Good Luck
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Nadine Bruwer
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Can anyone suggest another accounting software program that does make provision for Verifactu requirements?
ENGLISH programs, I don't speak/understand Spanish. -
Henry Nayler
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Paul Hodges, do you believe Xero will implement any integrations for Verifactu, by the end of the year? If at all?
You stand to lose countless subscriptions if not.
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Kenneth Couchman
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The law also states that there are significant fines for both the non-compliant Spanish company (up to €50000 per year) as well as corporate level fines for the providers of accounting software that is non-compliant (up to €150000 per year). So @Paul Hodges, whilst I understand you have a set procedure for getting a certain amount of votes from the community before you take action to make changes to your software. Inaction will result in significant fines for both Xero and Xero’s Spanish clients. Please can you urgently address this legal requirement, or indicate to us that it will not be addressed, so we can find an alternative.
I prefer to continue to use this great software (used since 2014), but we simply cannot be non-compliant with local law. -
Sunny Stewart
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Hi.
This is a burning issue for XERO. They must have a mandatory declaration of responsibility, issued by the person or entity that produced it, certifying that it complies with the requirements of the regulations in force.
The deadline for implementation of the new system was July 2025.
XERO needs to have an alternative to offer its customers as there are only 2 months left until the new regulation is in forced. -
Anthony Smith
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I am I understand this correctly?
Xero say: can I get confirmation for this. As I will need to cancel my subscription and move to another platform.
implementation is progressing, with the use of adapted software mandatory for taxpayers from July 2026.
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Rachel Paling
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I was notified I need this Verifactu for my Spanish entity starting 1st January 2026! please confirm urgently if Xero is compliant with VERI*FACTU.
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Jaime Botella Lecanda
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Hi, I need this Verifactu for my Spanish entity, otherwise I´ll need to move onto another certified software like Holded. Thanks!
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Nadine Bruwer
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As per our Spanish Accountant:
I’m writing to inform you know about the new invoicing regulation that takes effect on January 1, which requires that all invoices issued from that date comply with the Verifactu system.
If you’re already using invoicing software, your software provider must update it to meet the Verifactu requirements. Basically, this system prevents issued invoices from being modified — any changes must be made through a corrective invoice. In addition, all issued invoices are automatically sent to the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT), which returns them with a QR code confirming that the invoice complies with Verifactu standards.
If you don’t have invoicing software adapted to Verifactu, there are two options:
Purchase software that’s already compliant with the Verifactu requirements, or
If you only issue a few invoices per month, you can generate them directly through the Tax Agency’s website. -
David Stone
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As I understand the Spanish law, Xero will be barred from this market without this function
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Anthony Smith
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Just to add weight & urgency.
This requirement is legally binding in Spain from 1st Jan 2026.
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MANOJ PHATAK
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As others have already mentioned, this requirement is legally binding in Spain from 1st Jan 2026, so unless Xero already has something implemented, Xero will be losing a LOT of customers in Spain in the coming 2 months. I will also have no choice but to move to another platform such as Holded. Awaiting your urgent confirmation, Xero Support !
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Joyce Monroe
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My gestor has suggested to switching to Holded for invoicing since it is compliant completely with Verifactur. I prefer to stay with Xero if they can make a solution but since it is coming in around 2 months, I have started setting up my Holded accounts.
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Mathias Merta
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Companies subject to corporate tax must adopt Verifactu by 1 January 2026 already!
it would be great if Xero does support this directly, otherwise we need to switch to other solutions for invoicing. -
David Turner
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Is there any update on this, as VeriFactu is a requirement in Spain from 1st January 2026?
Thanks.