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Solución TicketBAI -
A solution for legally compliant fiscalization

The TicketBAI regulations (normativa TicketBAI) are based on guidelines from international organizations such as the OECD and the EU. It ensures that all transactions are recorded securely and unalterably. This prevents manipulation and guarantees fiscal transparency.  

Fiscalization Spain
TicketBAI logo with blue QR code - legal requirement for electronic invoice transmission in the Basque Country, Spain.
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Features of the TicketBAI system

TicketBAI (TBAI) is an electronic invoicing system in the Basque provinces of Spain. It supports taxable companies in complying with their obligations and prevents tax fraud by recording transactions in an unalterable and secure manner.

The requirements (Ticketbai requisitos) apply to all natural and legal persons who are economically active and are subject to the tax jurisdiction of the Basque provinces.

It ensures that all invoices are unalterable and traceable. These invoices are signed electronically and sent directly to the tax authorities.

New identification features are integrated into the invoices. These include a TBAI code and a QR code. These codes help to ensure the authenticity of the documents.  

Requirements and objectives for TickeBAI

TicketBAI is a regulation of the Basque tax authorities (Hacienda) and the Basque government.

This ensures the transparency of economic transactions and facilitates compliance with tax obligations.  

The requirements at a glance:

  • The regulation (normativa Ticketbai) requires companies and self-employed persons to record all invoices electronically.
  • These invoices must be unchangeable.
  • The data must be sent to the tax authorities (Hacienda) in real time.
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The main objectives of TicketBAI are

  • Combating tax fraud: The real-time transmission of invoice data reduces the possibility of manipulating sales. This leads to fairer tax collection.
  • Promotion of digitization: Companies are encouraged to digitize their invoicing and accounting, which leads to more efficient business processes.
  • Simplification of tax liability: The standardization and automation of data transmission reduces the administrative burden for taxable companies.
efsta helps companies to fulfill the TicketBAI requirements (Ticketbai requisitos). As the requirements differ in the Basque provinces, it is important to find a solution. This solution should meet all legal requirements.

What functions must invoicing and POS systems have?

  • Registration
    ‍Invoicing
    and POS systems must be listed in the provincial software register.
  • Invoice chain
    ‍Invoices
    must be linked together to check the sequence and prevent manipulation.
  • Digital signature
    ‍For
    each transaction, an XML file with a digital certificate must be created and sent to the tax authority.
  • Data storage
    ‍All
    XML files must be stored for the prescribed period.
  • QR code and identification code
    ‍Each
    invoice must contain a QR code and a unique identification code.
  • Device certificate
    ‍A
    certified device is required for operation

Advantages of the efsta solution for TicketBAI

Automated recording and transmission

Invoices are automatically forwarded to the relevant Basque tax authorities without the need for manual intervention.  

Flexible integration

The efsta Fiscal Middleware can be easily integrated into existing POS systems and infrastructures, so that the effort for companies is kept to a minimum.  

Compliance with local requirements

Our Fiscal Middleware ensures that the various requirements in the Basque provinces are met.  
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One API - only one installation

With just one installation of our API - our Fiscal Middleware - they cover all the specific requirements of the different regions.

Our solution facilitates compliance, minimizes effort and protects against potential penalties.

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