Verifactu guide
Answers about your till, your invoices and the next steps.
1 January 2027
We explain, in plain language, where to find the official information and what to bear in mind.
Rules
From January, every company in Spain that sells to the public must issue its receipts from certified software. Here is what that means for a shop, bar or café in Marbella, in plain words.
Updated · 1 October 2026
Rules
The hojas de reclamaciones are compulsory for almost every business that serves the public in Andalucía, and inspectors check for them. Here is the rule and how to comply in ten minutes.
Updated · 1 October 2026
Rules
Bars and restaurants must inform customers about allergens in every dish. The law is European, the inspections are local, and compliance is a one-afternoon job.
Updated · 1 October 2026
Grants
Spain's digitalisation voucher for small businesses has funded hundreds of thousands of projects. Here is how it works and how to find out whether a call is open for you.
Updated · 1 October 2026
Marbella
Trade in Marbella follows a rhythm that is predictable once you have seen it twice. Here is the calendar, and what each season means for stock, staff and cash.
Updated · 1 October 2026
Digital
The digital certificate is the key to almost every official procedure in Spain, and it is required to activate a Verifactu till. Most businesses already have one without knowing it. Here is how to check and how to get one.
Updated · 1 October 2026
Rules
From January, every company in Spain that sells to the public must issue its receipts from certified software. Here is what that means for a shop, bar or café in Marbella, in plain words.
Updated · 1 October 2026
Rules
The hojas de reclamaciones are compulsory for almost every business that serves the public in Andalucía, and inspectors check for them. Here is the rule and how to comply in ten minutes.
Updated · 1 October 2026
Rules
Bars and restaurants must inform customers about allergens in every dish. The law is European, the inspections are local, and compliance is a one-afternoon job.
Updated · 1 October 2026
Grants
Spain's digitalisation voucher for small businesses has funded hundreds of thousands of projects. Here is how it works and how to find out whether a call is open for you.
Updated · 1 October 2026
Marbella
Trade in Marbella follows a rhythm that is predictable once you have seen it twice. Here is the calendar, and what each season means for stock, staff and cash.
Updated · 1 October 2026
Digital
The digital certificate is the key to almost every official procedure in Spain, and it is required to activate a Verifactu till. Most businesses already have one without knowing it. Here is how to check and how to get one.
Updated · 1 October 2026
Sample overview; not current news.
Quarterly VAT deadline (form 303, Q3) [check]
Confirm with your gestor which documents they need and when.
Verifactu: ask your till supplier for the declaración responsable
No answer by the end of October means plan for a change.
Council local holiday calendar for 2027 [check]
Once published, review opening days and staff rotas.
Clocks change (last Sunday of October)
Check the time on your till, clocking system and Google hours.
Low season: a good time to change your till
Book a quiet day for installation and training.
The laws and obligations that apply to a small business in Marbella, explained in plain language, with dates and sources.
Public grants and support available to small businesses and autónomos, with eligibility and how to apply.
What happens in the town that affects trade: events, street closures, seasons, council services.
Practical tools that save a small business time, and how to set them up.
Money in the everyday running of a business: VAT, receipts, bank costs, working with your accountant.
Hiring, schedules, contracts and the rules for employing people in hospitality and retail.
We listen, go through your questions and give you practical, tailored guidance.
20 to 30 minutes, no obligation, in Spanish or English.
Request a visit“Do I have to change my till to comply with Verifactu?”
Example question · business type and area to be confirmed
It depends on what you use today. The quickest test is to look at your last receipt: if there is no QR code, your till is not ready. Old cash registers, spreadsheets, handwritten tickets and a card terminal used on its own do not comply.
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