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In-depthMandatory VAT and personal income tax registers
VAT and personal income tax registers the AEAT requires by scheme, what to record, deadlines, article 200 LGT penalties and how to automate them in 2026.
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In-depthSelling to the Canary Islands: No VAT, 7% IGIC, DUA
Your Canary Islands sale is outside EU VAT. Here is who pays the 7% IGIC, who clears the DUA and the wording your invoice needs.
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Reverse charge VAT in Spain: when it applies and how to invoice
What the Spanish reverse charge VAT mechanism (inversión del sujeto pasivo) is, when it applies, and how to issue a correct VAT-free invoice. Guide with an intra-EU case study.
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In-depthCash-accounting VAT: a guide to the special cash accounting scheme
What the special VAT cash accounting scheme is, who can join it (€2m limit), how taxation on payment works and which formal obligations it requires.
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How to invoice US clients from Spain: 2026 guide
No Spanish VAT, a W-8BEN form, and an invoice in USD. Everything a Spain-based freelancer or company needs to bill US clients correctly.
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IGIC Rates 2026: The Complete Table by Product
Every IGIC rate in force in 2026, explained by product: zero rate, reduced rate, general 7% rate, increased rates, and special rate, with examples.
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VIES: How to Validate an EU Client's VAT Number
A step-by-step guide to validating an EU client's VAT number in VIES before invoicing without VAT, with a worked example and how it connects to the ROI registry and Spain's EC Sales List (Modelo 349).
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In-depthHow to invoice a Swedish client from Spain (2026)
A Spain-based freelancer's guide to billing a Swedish company: no Spanish VAT, the reverse-charge note, VIES validation, ROI registration, modelo 349 and OSS.
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In-depthHow to invoice a Swiss client from Spain (2026)
A Spain-based freelancer's guide to billing a Swiss client: no Spanish VAT by place-of-supply, no modelo 349 or VIES, and invoicing in Swiss francs (CHF).
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How to invoice a UK client from Spain (2026)
A Spain-based freelancer's guide to billing a UK company after Brexit: no Spanish VAT, no modelo 349, no VIES, invoicing in pounds and no IRPF withholding.
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Modelo 200 Spain 2026: Filing Guide, Rates & Deadlines
The Modelo 200 is Spain's annual corporate income tax return. 2025 filing deadline: 27 July 2026. Who must file, 2025 tax rates, what's new, and the key boxes.
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Q2 tax checklist in Spain: file without surprises
Which Spanish returns you file for Q2 based on your regime, in what order, and the mistakes that cost money. Deadline: July 20, direct debit by the 15th.
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In-depthHow to invoice a client in Mexico from Spain (2026)
A Spain-based freelancer's guide to billing a Mexican client: no Spanish VAT, the Spain-Mexico tax treaty, withholding caps and invoicing in pesos.
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In-depthHow to invoice a US client from Spain (2026)
A Spain-based freelancer's guide to billing a US company: no Spanish VAT, no modelo 349 or VIES, invoicing in dollars and the W-8BEN form.
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How to invoice a client in Portugal (2026)
A 2026 guide to invoicing a Portuguese client from Spain: when the invoice carries no VAT, reverse charge, ROI registration, VIES, Modelo 349 and the OSS threshold.
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Modelo 111: Spanish IRPF withholding, deadlines and 2026 boxes
Modelo 111 reports the IRPF (Spanish income-tax) withholdings you apply to payroll, professional invoices and prizes. 2026 deadlines, boxes 01-30 and current rates.
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How to invoice a Polish client from Spain (2026)
A Spain-based freelancer's guide to billing a Polish company: no Spanish VAT, the reverse-charge note, VIES validation, ROI registration, modelo 349 and OSS.
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How to invoice a Dutch client from Spain (2026)
A Spain-based freelancer's guide to billing a Netherlands company: no Spanish VAT, the reverse-charge note, VIES validation, ROI registration and modelo 349.
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How to invoice an Italian client from Spain (2026)
A Spain-based freelancer's guide to billing an Italian company: no Spanish VAT, the reverse-charge note, VIES validation, ROI registration, modelo 349 and OSS.
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How to invoice a client in Ireland (2026)
A 2026 guide to invoicing an Irish client from Spain: no-VAT invoice, reverse charge, ROI registration, VIES, Modelo 349, the IE vs XI trap and the OSS.
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How to invoice a client in France from Spain (2026)
A 2026 guide for Spain-based freelancers billing France: reverse charge, ROI registration, VIES validation, Modelo 349 and OSS, step by step.
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In-depthHow to invoice a Belgian client from Spain (2026)
A Spain-based freelancer's guide to billing a Belgian company: no Spanish VAT, the reverse-charge note, VIES validation, ROI registration, modelo 349 and OSS.
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How to invoice a German client from Spain (2026)
A Spain-based freelancer's guide to billing a German company: no Spanish VAT, the reverse-charge note, VIES validation, ROI registration, modelo 349 and OSS.
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Kit Digital 2026: Is the Grant Still Open?
Spain's Kit Digital no longer accepts applications: it closed on 31 Oct 2025 and only the justification phase remains. What Order TDF/39/2026 changed and what to do now.
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In-depthModelo 349 & VAT OSS: Cross-Border Invoicing from Spain (2026 Guide)
How to invoice EU clients VAT-free from Spain: ROI registration, VIES validation, Modelo 349 and the One-Stop Shop (OSS). The complete intra-community guide for freelancers, with Frihet's multi-currency engine.
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E-Invoicing in Spain for Foreigners: 2026 Survival Guide
Moving a business to Spain or selling here as a foreigner? Understand mandatory e-invoicing, B2B/B2G rules, deadlines, and the tools that work in English.
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Starting a Business in the Canary Islands as a Foreigner: The IGIC & ZEC Guide (2026)
Thinking of basing your business in the Canary Islands? Understand IGIC, the ZEC 4% regime, invoicing rules, and compliance for foreign founders in 2026.
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In-depthMandatory e-invoicing in Spain: RD 238/2026 explained
Spain's B2B e-invoicing regulation now exists: Royal Decree 238/2026. Deadlines by revenue tier, formats, mandatory statuses, and why the clock hasn't started.
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In-depthPeppol e-invoice 2026: Guide for businesses in Europe
Discover how the Peppol e-invoice network is changing B2B in Europe. Get ready for the future of e-invoicing with this direct guide.
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In-depthPeppol e-Invoicing 2026: Guide for Businesses in Europe
Discover how the Peppol e-invoicing network is changing B2B in Europe. Prepare for the future of e-invoicing with this straightforward guide.
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In-depthIGIC vs IVA in the Canary Islands (2026): Rates & Rules
Compare IGIC and IVA in the Canary Islands: 7% vs 21%, 2026 rates, REPEP exemptions and the rules for invoicing mainland Spain.
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Self-Employment Contribution 2026: Brackets, Changes, and How to Calculate It
All the self-employment contribution brackets in 2026, what has changed compared to 2025, the flat rate, and how to accurately calculate what you'll pay each month.
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In-depthQuarterly Taxes for Freelancers: Form 1040-ES Guide
A complete guide for U.S. freelancers on quarterly estimated taxes: deadlines, safe harbor, calculation, penalties, and the IRS.
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