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Practical answers from our advisory desks — tax, company, employment and property, always with the Canary Islands specifics that mainland guides miss.

Taxes July 17, 2026 VeriFactu is coming in 2027 — why 2026 is the year to get your invoicing ready Spain's certified invoicing system is now mandatory from 1 January 2027 for companies and 1 July 2027 for the self-employed. What VeriFactu actually requires, who it applies to in the Canary Islands, and how to prepare without the last-minute scramble. 6 min read

Taxes July 10, 2026 IGIC vs IVA — how indirect tax really works in the Canary Islands The Canary Islands are outside the EU VAT area. Instead of 21% IVA, businesses here charge IGIC at a general 7% — with its own rates, its own filings and its own traps when you trade with the mainland. The complete picture, explained. 5 min read