Veri*Factu, in English
Veri*Factu, explained without the Hacienda jargon
If you sell to the public in Spain, this regulation applies to you. Here's what it is and what brasio does about it.
What is Veri*Factu?
Veri*Factu is a billing-software certification regime introduced by the Spanish tax authority (Agencia Tributaria, AEAT). It requires that every sales receipt is generated by software that meets specific integrity, traceability, and unmodifiability rules — and that the software either sends each receipt to the AEAT in near-real time, or maintains an unchangeable local audit trail of every receipt.
When do I need it?
Different business types have different deadlines. The phased rollout has already started; most hospitality businesses must be compliant in 2026.
| Business type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Self-employed (autónomo) without VAT | 2026 (later phase) |
| Self-employed with VAT or partnership | Q3 2026 |
| Limited company (SL/SA) — restaurants and bars | Q2 2026 |
| Software vendors selling billing software | Already required |
What does non-compliance cost?
Penalties for using non-compliant billing software start at €50,000 per fiscal year and can scale higher for repeat offenders. Inspections happen — and Hacienda has explicitly said hospitality and retail are priority sectors. Getting this wrong is not theoretical.
How brasio handles it
brasio generates every receipt through a hash-chained, tamper-evident audit trail. Every ticket links cryptographically to the previous one, so a missing or modified receipt is detectable. The receipt-history view shows the chain; an inspector can verify it on the spot. You don't have to do anything — it's on by default.
Common questions
- I'm a freelancer — does this apply to me?
- If you sell goods or services in Spain and issue receipts, yes. The deadline depends on your business form.
- Can I just use a paper receipt book?
- Only in very narrow exceptions. Most hospitality businesses cannot use paper-only after the deadlines.
- What happens if my POS provider goes out of business?
- You're responsible for retaining the audit trail. brasio gives you exports of every receipt at any time, even if you cancel.
- Does brasio handle invoices for B2B customers too?
- Yes — B2B invoices with NIF capture and full Veri*Factu coverage.
- Can I get receipts in English for my own records?
- The customer always sees the locale they expect. You see English in admin reports.
Sleep easy on Veri*Factu
We've handled the regulation so you can run your venue.