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Verifactu invoice compliance checker

Spain's invoicing reform (Real Decreto 1007/2023, "Verifactu" = "verdad y factura") makes invoice forgery nearly impossible. For travellers, it means a "factura simplificada" you got in 2026+ should always be hash-chained and machine-validated.

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FAQ
What if my factura has no QR? Likely pre-2024 or non-compliant. Ask the shop to issue a Verifactu factura in print or PDF 鈥?they are required to.
What if the shop says they don't have Verifactu? All self-employed and businesses required since 2024 should. If a shop genuinely lacks it, they may be operating informally.
For Canarias, is IGIC refund different? Yes 鈥?DIVA IGIC is the regional tourist VAT refund scheme (not IVA). Different operator, different document.
Can I see the Verifactu code in admin? The "Veri*Factu" logo + QR + hash code will appear. The QR encodes the AEAT document id.

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