Withholding on foreign payments happens when a client in another country keeps part of your fee and pays it to its own tax authority. It is not common for service freelancers in Spain. However, when it happens, you need to know why. You also need to know how to reduce it and how to recover … Leer más
The W-8BEN form is the document that US companies and platforms ask foreign freelancers to sign before they pay them. If you work from Spain for US clients, you will probably meet it sooner or later. This guide explains what it is and how to fill it in. It also shows how to avoid the … Leer más
An unpaid invoice from a foreign client is stressful because the usual levers are harder to use: different laws, different languages and no easy way to visit the client’s office. The good news is that most late payments are resolved with a clear sequence of reminders, and there are formal options when they are not. … Leer más
A well-written late payment clause is the cheapest insurance a freelancer can buy. It tells the client in advance when payment is due, what happens if it is late and how much interest or compensation applies, and it gives you a legal basis if you ever need to chase an overdue invoice. The short answer: … Leer más
Choosing invoicing software for freelancers who bill foreign clients is not only about pretty templates. You need multi-currency invoices, the right VAT wording for EU and non-EU clients, reports for your tax returns and, in Spain, a tool that will keep up with new invoicing-software rules. The short answer: pick a tool that handles several … Leer más
Many freelancers in Spain ask whether they can invoice in dollars and, if so, which exchange rate they should use. The short answer is yes, you can, but you must record the euro value of each invoice for your tax returns and decide who carries the currency risk. The short answer: you may issue an … Leer más
When you invoice a US client from Spain, the paperwork is simpler than many freelancers expect, but a few details matter: the VAT wording, the currency, the tax form the client may ask for and the payment instructions. Getting them right means faster payment and fewer questions from both tax authorities. The short answer: a … Leer más
If you want to invoice an EU client from Spain without charging the wrong VAT, you need to follow a short sequence: verify the client’s VAT number, check that you are registered in the right census, write the invoice with the reverse charge wording and report the operation in the right return. Done correctly, the … Leer más
Knowing how to invoice a foreign company correctly is one of the first things a self-employed freelancer in Spain needs to master. A wrong VAT treatment, a missing tax number or an unclear payment line can delay payment, trigger questions from the tax agency or force you to issue a corrected invoice months later. The … Leer más
A clear freelance invoice template in English saves time on every international job and reduces payment delays. This guide includes a free downloadable template in Word and Excel, the fields every invoice needs and ready-made wording for clients inside and outside the EU. The short answer: download the template, replace the highlighted fields with your … Leer más