On this page you’ll find everything you need to know about Spanish VAT registration, Returns, Tax Representation and your legal obligations within Spain.
We offer a full representation service as your Tax Agent
Fill out a simple form and provide the required Identity documents and we'll do the rest
In Spain we file VAT returns quarterly, simply send us your VAT report from your marketplace and we'll do the rest.
We act as your Tax Agent in Spain for EU Businesses and Fiscal representation for Non-EU Businesses handling all of your VAT obligations.
We will guide you through any audits and provide documentation to the Spanish Authorities.
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We'll answer all and any questions you may have, even after you are registered via Email, Phone, Skype, Wechat or Whatsapp. We understand the needs of a thriving business like yours.
You need to register for VAT in Spain if:
You need to register for VAT in Spain if:
| Rate | Type |
| 21% | Standard |
| 10% | Reduced |
| 4% | Reduced |
| 0% | Zero |
VAT is charged on all goods, also known as Value Added Tax, it is a consumer tax based on the goods you sell or buy. Registering for VAT allows you to claim the VAT back and offset it against your purchases.
Non-EU businesses selling goods to Spanish consumers are required to register for VAT in Spain. EU companies will have to register when they exceed the 35,000 EURO distance selling threshold but Marketplaces are now insisting on all sellers to be registered for VAT in the country they are selling to.
For Foreign businesses residing outside of the EU there is a Nil threshold and you are required to register for VAT if you are selling goods to Spain.
As for EU businesses there is a 35,000 EURO distance selling threshold before you have to register for VAT.
The Hague Apostille is an international certification used to certify the validity of a document between countries to avoid double-certification.
It is a requirement in Spain and can only be done in person at a Spanish Police station or at a Embassy or Consulate in your own resident country.
More than half of the 28 EU member states oblige non-EU business to appoint a Fiscal Representative if they are providing taxable services within their country. Countries such as the UK, Germany and the Czech Republic have now withdrawn the Fiscal requirement.
Since the duty to appoint a Fiscal Representative can be extremely onerous, many non-EU companies chose to form a company in one EU country which can then be used as a platform to obtain simplified direct registrations in the rest of the European countries.
Once all of your documents have been received completed and processed you can expect your VAT number back from the Spanish Tax office in around 3 weeks. In total the process from completing the Apostille, Translations and documents can take up to 8 weeks
For businesses that turnover under 6 Million Euro’s per year, the VAT returns are done quarterly. For businesses over this they are monthly.
A sworn translation is a certified translation of a document which is endorsed by the signature and seal of a Sworn Translator who is authorized by the Foreign Office to translate official documents. These translations are regarded as having formal status by the authorities.
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