Trends
Seat or usage pricing? Compare contracts for agent workflows
Compare seat and usage pricing with a reproducible cost example. Check agent permissions, billable retries, spending controls and human review before switching.
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Resources, guides, and trends for modern businesses.
Tax & Compliance
Working remotely from the Canary Islands: tax guide
Residency, IGIC vs VAT, the digital nomad visa and the Beckham regime: what remote workers actually owe when based in the Canary Islands.
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Tax & Compliance
Depreciation tables for self-employed workers in 2026: complete guide
Depreciation rates in force in 2026 for self-employed workers: simplified table, Corporate Income Tax table, unrestricted depreciation and examples.
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Guides
Connect Claude to Your ERP with MCP: A Practical Guide
Connect Claude to Frihet through MCP: setup steps, useful prompts, current limits, and a clear view of what the integration does today.
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Trends
From Copilots to Agents: How Your Job Is About to Change
A copilot makes you faster. An agent does the work for you. Why knowledge work is shifting from producing to verifying, and how to get your systems ready.
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Trends
Agentic AI vs Generative AI: What It Means for Your Business
Generative AI drafts the email. Agentic AI sends it, updates the CRM, and books the follow-up. The difference isn't semantic — it's operational.
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Tax & Compliance
Reverse charge VAT in Spain: when it applies and how to invoice
Learn when reverse charge VAT applies in Spain and how to issue a VAT-free invoice, with an intra-EU case study and required wording.
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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Guides
The Metrics That Matter Before Product-Market Fit
Before product-market fit, half your metrics are lying to you. This guide tells you which ones actually matter and how to read them without a data team.
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Trends
MCP Explained for Your Business (No Coding Required)
MCP is the USB-C port between your AI and your business software. Here's what it is, what it already does today, and why your ERP needs to speak it.
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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
VIES: How to Validate an EU Client's VAT Number
Validate an EU client's VAT number in VIES before invoicing without VAT, with a worked example covering ROI and Spain's Modelo 349.
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Productivity
Eliminate, Automate, Delegate: In That Order
Win back time: eliminate unnecessary tasks, automate what remains, and delegate with clear ownership. A practical sequence to reduce recurring work.
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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Guides
Quarterly VAT in Spain: The Guide for EU Freelancers
Quarterly VAT in Spain for EU freelancers: filing calendar, required forms, reverse charge, VIES, OSS, and common mistakes to avoid.
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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
How to invoice a client in Portugal (2026)
A 2026 guide to invoicing a Portuguese client from Spain: when no VAT applies, reverse charge, ROI registration, VIES, Modelo 349 and the OSS threshold.
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Tax & Compliance
Modelo 111: Spanish IRPF withholding, deadlines and 2026 boxes
Modelo 111 reports Spanish IRPF withholdings on payroll, professional invoices and prizes. See 2026 deadlines, boxes 01–30 and current rates.
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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Guides
Modelo 390: Spain's Annual VAT Summary (2026 Guide)
What the Modelo 390 is, who must file it, who is exempt, and the FY2025 deadline. Spain's annual VAT summary — informational, no payment — explained.
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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
Kit Digital 2026: Is the Grant Still Open?
Spain's Kit Digital closed applications on 31 October 2025; only justification remains. See what Order TDF/39/2026 changed and what to do next.
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Tax & Compliance
In-depthModelo 349 & VAT OSS: Cross-Border Invoicing from Spain (2026 Guide)
A guide to invoicing EU clients from Spain with ROI registration, VIES validation, Modelo 349, and OSS rules for cross-border sales in 2026.
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Technology
Build on Frihet's MCP Server: A Developer's 2026 Guide
Connect an MCP-compatible client to Frihet, invoke documented operations under your credentials, and keep consequential changes subject to review.
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Tax & Compliance
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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Guides
How to Pay Quarterly Taxes as a US Freelancer in 2026
A playbook for US freelancers: calculate, set aside, and pay quarterly estimated taxes in 2026, avoid penalties, and automate it with software.
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Comparisons
Best SaaS Invoicing Software 2026: Recurring Billing & MRR
The best invoicing software for SaaS: recurring billing, MRR tracking, multi-currency, and automated revenue recognition compared for 2026. Find your fit.
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Guides
Multi-Currency Invoicing in 2026: A Complete Guide
Invoice global clients in any currency without losing money. Master exchange rates, tax compliance, decimal precision, and the best multi-currency tools.
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Tax & Compliance
Canary Islands Business Guide for Foreigners: IGIC and ZEC (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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Guides
VeriFactu for Non-Residents in Spain 2026: Does It Apply to You?
Foreign-owned or non-resident and invoicing in Spain? When VeriFactu applies to you in 2026, the real deadlines, and how to comply without a gestoría.
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Guides
In-depthBusiness Metrics by Sector: What to Measure in 2026
Discover the key business metrics by sector for services, retail, hospitality, and digital. Stop measuring everything and focus on what matters.
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Guides
In-depthHow to Fire a Toxic Client: Guide and Template 2026
Learn how to professionally fire a toxic client. Protect your business and mental health with our guide and template. No drama.
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Business finance
In-depthWhat to do with your company's profits: 2026 Guide
Discover what to do with your company's profits. We explain how to decide between reinvesting, distributing, or reserving based on your growth phase.
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Business finance
In-depthMargin vs Markup 2026: Why 50% Markup Is Only a 33% Margin
Confusing margin and markup costs you money: a 50% markup is only a 33% margin. Learn to calculate both correctly and set genuinely profitable prices.
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Guides
In-depthHow to Create a Proposal That Gets Accepted on the First Try in 2026
Learn how to create a professional proposal that your clients will accept without hesitation. Structure, key details, and tools to convert proposals.
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Guides
Spanish SL or autónomo: a decision worksheet for 2026
Compare a Spanish SL with autónomo status using a practical worksheet, 2026 corporate tax examples and the distinction between retained and withdrawn profit.
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Guides
In-depthDeductible expenses for self-employed in 2026: The complete guide
Optimize your IRPF with the definitive list of deductible expenses for the self-employed in 2026. Clarify edge cases and avoid mistakes with Hacienda.
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Guides
In-depthHow to Collect from a Debtor: 6-Step Guide and Templates (2026)
Follow a six-step collection sequence with email templates to recover unpaid invoices, protect cash flow and handle a delinquent debtor without drama.
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Business finance
In-depthBusiness Cash Reserve 2026: How Much to Keep Based on Your Model
Calculate the cash reserve your business needs based on its model, costs, and risk profile so you can build a cushion for unexpected expenses.
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Business finance
In-depthHow to Raise Prices Without Losing Customers (2026 Guide)
Learn how to raise prices without losing customers. Use our guide with email templates and strategies to communicate the change smoothly.
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Business finance
In-depthHow to Read an Income Statement in 5 Minutes (2026 Guide)
Learn how to read your business's income statement without being an accountant. Understand your real revenues, expenses, and profits in minutes. Start here.
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Business finance
In-depthSeasonal Business Cash Flow: Guide and Template 2026
Master your seasonal business cash flow. Prepare for your valleys, maximize your peaks, and ditch Excel with our method and template.
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Tax & Compliance
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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Guides
In-depthFreelancer Mistakes in Your First Year: 7 to Avoid in 2026
Avoid common freelancer mistakes in your first year. From contributions to deductible expenses, control your finances from day one with this 2026 guide.
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Guides
In-depthStartup Accounting: The Definitive Guide 2026
Master startup accounting. From your first expense to your funding round. Manage your finances with Frihet's AI and avoid errors.
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Guides
In-depthHow much to charge per hour as a freelance in 2026: real calculator
Not sure what to charge per hour as a freelancer? Use our 2026 calculator, including Social Security, IRPF, costs and non-billable hours, to set your rate.
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Technology
Real-Time Business Dashboard: Key Metrics 2026
Stop flying blind. A real-time business dashboard gives you the key metrics to make data-driven decisions, not intuitive ones. Learn about it.
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Tax & Compliance
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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Technology
AI Invoice OCR: Digitize Receipts and Expenses in 2026
Frihet's AI invoice OCR extracts receipt and expense data into a reviewable draft, flags low-confidence fields, and keeps the original file.
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Guides
Guide: How to create a credit note (rectifying invoice)
Learn how to create a credit note (rectifying invoice) step by step. Correct errors, cancel invoices, and keep your accounting impeccable with Frihet.
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Guides
In-depthSelf-Employed IRPF 2026: Calculate and File Step by Step
Calculate your 2026 self-employed IRPF without errors. We explain retentions, Modelo 130, and how to declare it quarterly. Control your taxes.
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News
Frihet March 2026: People Module and Accounting Engine
March 2026 release notes: People workflows for time, leave and presence, plus accounting reports, closing and reviewed bank-statement imports.
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Comparisons
Free invoicing in Spain: limits and how to choose (2026)
Compare free allowances from Frihet, Alegra, Contasimple and the AEAT using official sources, worked examples and a data export check before you choose.
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Trends
ERP Developer-First API: Why it's the future in 2026
Traditional ERP is dead. Discover how a developer-first ERP with API and MCP gives you control to build your business's operating system.
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Trends
Compliance as a Competitive Advantage: The Hidden Moat of 2026
Stop seeing regulation as a cost. Discover how to use compliance as a competitive advantage to protect and grow your business in 2026.
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Guides
ERP with Artificial Intelligence: What It Actually Means in 2026
Learn what separates an AI-native ERP from one with an added chatbot, including function tools, OCR, and operational automation.
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Guides
Spain's VeriFactu Mandate: Deadlines, Fines and 2027 Prep
Spain's VeriFactu deadlines for companies and self-employed workers, required software changes, and practical steps to prepare for 2027.
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Guides
How to set up recurring billing in your business (2026)
Frihet generates recurring invoices at the frequency you set. Review, delivery, collection, and subscription management remain separate steps.
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Tax & Compliance
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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Tax & Compliance
Self-Employed Contributions 2026: Brackets and How to Calculate
See every 2026 self-employed contribution bracket, what changed from 2025, the flat rate and how to calculate your monthly payment accurately.
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Guides
In-depthHow to Control Expenses as a Freelancer: Complete Guide 2026
Complete guide for tracking and controlling business expenses as a freelancer. Categories, methods, tools, and automated OCR.
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Tax & Compliance
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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Technology
MCP Server v1.2: Resources, Prompts, and Structured Output
Frihet MCP Server v1.2: New 5 static resources, 5 guided prompts, structured output, and security annotations. Learn about this update.
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Trends
SaaS to AI-Native: 5 Waves of Business Software & The Fifth Wave
A framework for understanding the 5 waves of business software: on-premise, cloud, vertical SaaS, API-first, and AI-native. The fifth wave is here.
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Trends
The ERP Is Dead: Why Your Business Needs an AI Operating System
Traditional ERPs are outdated. The future of business management is AI-native software that anticipates, executes, and learns for you.
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Technology
Frihet ERP: Accountant & Freelancer in One Multi-Client Workspace
How Frihet's multi-client workspace works. Your accountant accesses your invoices, expenses, and tax models directly -- no WhatsApp, no emails, no paper.
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Accountant + Freelancer in One ERP: No Email, No Paper
Your accountant accesses your invoices, expenses, and tax models in real time from a multi-client dashboard. No WhatsApp, no emails, no paper. VeriFactu-ready.
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Guides
In-depthFreelancer Invoice: What to Include. Software Beats Templates.
Your freelancer invoice: how to make it professional and legal. Common mistakes and why invoicing software saves more time than any template.
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Technology
Frihet’s Original 46 Integrations and the Current Catalog
Frihet’s original 46-integration selection, reviewed against the status and scope published in the current product manifest.
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Technology
Invoice clients globally from Spain: 123 countries, 170+ currencies.
Invoice international clients from Spain with fiscal data for 123 countries, 170+ currencies, precision-aware amounts, and live rates for 29 currencies.
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Business finance
In-depthFreelancer Cash Flow: Stop Living Invoice to Invoice.
Practical cash flow management guide for freelancers: irregular income, late payments, seasonal slumps, and resilience.
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Guides
In-depth1099 vs W-2: What Every Freelancer Needs to Know in 2026
Complete guide: 1099 contractors vs W-2 employees. Covers tax implications, benefits, rights, filing, & IRS reclassification.
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In-depthFreelancer Cash Flow Management: Stop Living Invoice to Invoice
A practical guide to managing cash flow as a freelancer. Strategies for irregular income, late payments, seasonal dips, and building financial resilience.
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In-depthFreelancer Quarterly Tax Estimation: Guide to Form 1040-ES
US freelancers' guide to estimated quarterly taxes: due dates, safe harbor, calculation methods, penalties, and staying compliant with the IRS.
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Guides
In-depthFreelancer Tax Deductions in the US: The Complete 2026 Guide
US Freelancer tax deductions for 2026: Home office, equipment, software, travel, health insurance, retirement & more. Includes IRS references & examples.
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In-depthHow to Track Freelance Expenses: The Complete Guide for 2026
A comprehensive guide to tracking business expenses as a freelancer. Categories, methods, tools, and how automated OCR saves hours every month.
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In-depthFreelancer Invoice Template: What to Include & Why Software Wins
Make your freelancer invoice professional & compliant. Line-by-line guide, common mistakes, and why dedicated invoicing software saves time over templates.
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Guides
VeriFactu: What Spanish Freelancers Need to Know Before 2027
What VeriFactu is, when it becomes mandatory, the penalties involved, and how to prepare. A clear guide for freelancers and SMEs in Spain.
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Technology
Automate Your Business: Frihet + Claude + n8n
Hands-on tutorial to automate invoicing, payments, and management with Frihet, Claude Code, and n8n. No coding required.
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Technology
Your ERP knows your tax bill before you do
Frihet calculates your tax obligations in real time. Fiscal dashboard, overdue alerts and automatic compliance. No more quarterly surprises.
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Guides
Deductible Expenses for Freelancers in Spain (2026)
What expenses you can deduct as a freelancer in Spain. Complete list with conditions, limits, and the mistakes that cost the most.
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Deductible Expenses for Freelancers in Spain (2026)
What expenses you can deduct as a freelancer in Spain. Complete list with conditions, limits, and the mistakes that cost the most.
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Guides
From Excel to ERP: A Migration Guide Without Drama
How to migrate your invoicing from Excel to an ERP with preparation, review, and a clear cutoff date. Step by step for freelancers and SMEs.
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Technology
Import your Stripe payments as invoices in 3 clicks
Stripe Revenue Sync turns your Stripe payments into registered invoices in Frihet. Auto-sync every 6h, tax compliance and zero manual work.
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Guides
Modelo 303: Step-by-Step VAT Filing for Freelancers
How to fill out Spain's quarterly VAT form (Modelo 303) with real examples. Deadlines, key boxes, and automatic calculation.
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Trends
Agent Economy: Connecting AI to Business Management
What an ERP needs to work with AI agents through explicit tool contracts, limited credentials, and review before data changes.
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Guides
Complete Guide: How to Invoice as a Freelancer in Spain in 2026
Everything you need to know about invoicing correctly as a freelancer in Spain: legal requirements, invoice types, VAT, income tax, and deadlines.
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Technology
Frihet MCP Server: AI Connected to Business Management
How to connect an MCP client to Frihet for business queries and reviewed operations using API-key authentication and explicit controls.
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Technology
Frihet Is Here: Fast Business Management for Freelancers and SMEs
Introducing Frihet: the cloud ERP built from scratch for freelancers and small businesses that need simplicity, speed, and full control.
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Technology
Real-Time Financial Dashboard: Make Better Decisions
Discover how a real-time financial dashboard helps you monitor revenue, expenses, and cash flow to make decisions with data, not gut feeling.
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Technology
Ecommerce ERP: Sales Data and Invoicing Under Control
How to connect ecommerce sources to Frihet, respect each connector’s scope, and review data before issuing an invoice.
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Trends
AI in Business Management: The Future Is Now
How artificial intelligence is transforming SME and freelancer management in 2026. Real use cases and practical applications.
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Productivity
Integrations That Reduce Manual Work: 2026 Guide
How to choose payment, ecommerce, document, and automation integrations by status, published scope, and review process.
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Comparisons
ERP vs Online Accounting 2026: Which One Do You Actually Need?
ERP or online accounting software? The real differences, when each one wins, and how to choose the right fit for your business in 2026. No jargon.
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Technology
How Expense OCR Saves You Hours Every Month
Automate receipt and ticket capture with smart OCR. Learn how to save over 10 hours a month on expense management.
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Guides
5 Common Invoicing Mistakes That Are Costing You Money
Discover the most frequent invoicing mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them. A practical guide for freelancers and SMEs.
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