Freelancers and Verifactu: how the new obligation affects professionals

Freelancers and Verifactu: how the new obligation affects professionals

There is a widespread misconception: that Verifactu and the anti-fraud regulation only affect large companies. The reality is that it also reaches freelancers who issue their invoices using software. Let's clarify its real scope.

Who is affected

The obligation to use a compliant billing system affects businesses and professionals who use computerised means to issue invoices. This includes the vast majority of freelancers who invoice with a program, an app or a cloud service.

The manual invoice exception

A freelancer who issues invoices exclusively by hand (on paper, with no software) would in principle fall outside the obligation to use a compliant SIF. In practice, however, almost all professionals use some digital tool, so the exception is very limited and inadvisable given its inefficiency.

What the freelancer must do

• Review their current software: check that it issues a responsible declaration of compliance with the regulation.
• If it is not compliant, migrate to one that is before the mandatory date.
• Choose a mode: Verifactu (sending to the AEAT, simpler) or non-Verifactu (local retention, more requirements). For most freelancers, Verifactu is the recommended option.

Benefits for the professional

Far from being just a burden, a good compliant system brings advantages to the freelancer: correct invoices, gap-free numbering, automatic QR codes, guaranteed retention and peace of mind before an inspection.

Conclusion

Verifactu concerns everyone, including freelancers who invoice with software. Getting ahead, verifying the program's compliance and choosing the right mode avoids penalties and brings order. Invoseal is designed so any freelancer can comply with the regulation without complications or technical knowledge.