VeriFactu and the End of Invisible Software

By 2026, the firm or company that invoices with "a trusted Excel spreadsheet" will be in danger of extinction. Literally.

The Era of Software with a Surname

Royal Decree 1007/2023 set an expiration date for opaque tools. From July 29, 2025, only invoicing programs that meet VeriFactu requirements can be marketed. Every system must record, link, and store data in an unalterable and traceable manner.

For business owners, this has a simple interpretation: the program you use for invoicing becomes your witness before the tax authorities.

What really changes?

• Each invoice will be generated with a unique code and a hash linked to the previous record.
• A QR code will be incorporated, allowing the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) to verify its authenticity in seconds.
• Data can be sent automatically (VeriFactu mode) or stored internally with the same guarantees (non-VeriFactu).

Auditing will be done via API.

The Administration will no longer need to be physically present: it will audit via connection. The concept of an "inspection visit" will evolve into an "exchange of records." If your system isn't prepared for that level of exposure, the problem won't be technical: it will be strategic. “In 2026, your company's true auditor will be your own software.” The Hidden Opportunity Implementing VeriFactu correctly allows you to streamline processes, reduce redundancies, and gain internal traceability. Family businesses that adopt it early will demonstrate what they've always had: credibility. Conclusion There's no technological excuse for not being prepared. The new tax standard doesn't penalize digitalization; it demands it. VeriFactu isn't here to complicate your life; it's here to organize your tax affairs.