Spain · 21% standard VATVAT registration in Spain
Get your ES VAT number without the paperwork. Our local accountants prepare the application, deal with the tax office and keep you compliant after registration.
Spain combines a 21% standard rate with quarterly returns for most sellers, plus an annual summary and EC Sales List when you move goods across borders. Spanish registrations need carefully prepared and often certified documents, so we check everything before filing to avoid rejections and delays.
When do you need to register in Spain?
- Foreign sellers storing goods in Spain must register before their first sale.
- Some businesses established outside the EU must appoint a fiscal representative.
- If you sell from another EU country to consumers in Spain, you can use the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) instead of a local registration once EU-wide distance sales pass €10,000, unless you also store goods here.
How we register you
- 1We confirm whether you need a Spain VAT number and send a document checklist.
- 2We prepare the application, translations and any fiscal representative paperwork.
- 3You sign, and we file with the tax office and answer its questions.
- 4Your VAT number is issued and we set up your first return.
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IrelandFrequently asked questions
How long does VAT registration in Spain take?
Usually 4 to 8 weeks from the day we receive your signed documents, depending on the tax office's workload.
Do I need a Spain VAT number if I sell on Amazon?
If your goods are stored in Spain, for example in an Amazon fulfilment centre, you almost always need a local VAT number before your first sale from that stock.
What is the VAT rate in Spain?
The standard rate is 21%. Other rates: 10% and 4% reduced rates.
Ready to sort out your VAT?
Book a free consultation. A local VAT expert will tell you exactly where you need to register and what it will cost.