- The Spanish Tax Authority (AEAT) has opened a public consultation on a draft Ministerial Order for a public e-invoicing solution, closing on 8 May 2026, with planned enforcement from 1 October 2026.
- The Order mandates EN 16931-compliant UBL format for all invoices, unique invoice codes, and timely payment status reporting within 4 days.
- Invoices can be exchanged via the public AEAT platform or accredited private platforms, which must send faithful copies to AEAT.
- Access requires qualified electronic certificates or the Cl@ve system; technical integration details will be published separately.
- Key compliance deadlines: large businesses by 1 October 2027, all others by 1 October 2028, with the public solution operational by August 2027.
Source: sovos.com
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