That is not your problem. The client must pay the VAT; you are just a tax collector for the government. If a client refuses, you cannot work with them legally.
If you want to professionalize your billing, follow this 6-step checklist modeled after the lessons learned from the public case.
Target User: Freelancers (Autónomos) and small businesses in Spain or Latin America.
Claimed Specialty: Automated invoice generation, tax reconciliation (IVA/IRPF), and integration with Spanish tax agency (AEAT) models 303, 347, and 130. facturacion jordi
The final step is automatic reconciliation. The software should match the invoices you issue with the deposits entering your bank account. If an invoice is marked "paid," it must appear in your tax declaration (Modelo 303 for VAT and Modelo 130 for IRPF).
Instead of sending PDFs, you send structured XML invoices directly to your client's ERP system. This is mandatory when working with major brands (e.g., Sponsors like El Gato or Corsair). That is not your problem
Let’s look at the numbers. If you ignore proper invoicing, the fines are brutal.
| Offense | Fine Range (Euro) | Real Case Example | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Missing mandatory invoice data | €150 - €1,500 | Forgetting the client's NIF | | Issuing a late invoice (over 1 month) | 1% of the invoice value | On a €10,000 invoice, a €100 fine | | No invoice issued (fraud) | 50% - 150% of the omitted amount | €20,000 omitted → €10k to €30k fine | | Using non-certified software | Up to €50,000 | Using Excel instead of an approved tool | Instead of sending PDFs, you send structured XML
The Facturacion Jordi approach eliminates these risks. For a software subscription that costs €15–€40 per month, you avoid potential fines that could bankrupt your business.
Yes. Under the Facturacion Jordi strict methodology, any professional income requires an invoice. Small amounts add up. Hacienda looks at total volume, not individual ticket sizes.
Input your NIF/CIF, your business address, and your economic activity code (IAE). For content creators, this is usually Actividad 5911 (Film, video, TV production) or Actividad 9001 (Advertising, streaming).