Spain Enforces Verifactu POS Mandate

The Spanish Ministry of Finance has activated the mandatory use of Verifactu-compliant POS software for all hospitality venues effective July 19, 2025. This enforcement of the Anti-Fraud Law (Ley 11/2021) bans “dual-use” software and requires real-time immutable transaction logging. A critical provision of the new mandate shifts partial liability to consumers. Guests unable to present a valid receipt with a scannable QR code during inspections now face personal administrative fines.

Spain joins a growing list of EU nations enforcing digital fiscalization. Germany (KassenSichV), Austria (RKSV), Portugal (ATCUD), and Italy (RT) have implemented similar strictures to close VAT gaps. The Spanish directive requires systems to automatically send invoice records to the AEAT tax agency or ensure their unalterable storage.

Why it matters: Regulatory fragmentation across Europe is rendering legacy, standalone POS hardware obsolete. Operators must transition to cloud-native ecosystems capable of rapid updates to meet local fiscal laws. For the HoReCa sector, this underscores the value of integrated platforms that handle compliance in the background. This allows staff to focus on service and direct orders rather than navigating complex tax code requirements.