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
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
E-invoicing in Spain is changing how freelancers issue invoices. However, the rules and dates have shifted more than once. In addition, they do not apply in the same way to every invoice. This guide explains the two main pieces and what they mean for a freelancer with foreign clients. It also shows how to prepare … Leer más
To handle Upwork and Fiverr payments well in Spain, you have to look past the platform commission and examine the cost of getting the money into your bank account. Withdrawal fees and exchange-rate margins can quietly add another 1–5% on top of what the platform already takes. The short answer: choose the withdrawal method that … Leer más
The right multi-currency account can save a freelancer hundreds or thousands of euros a year. If your clients pay in dollars, pounds or euros, a good multi-currency account lets you receive each currency like a local, hold it, and convert only when the rate suits you. The short answer: for most freelancers in Spain and … Leer más
If you want to get paid in dollars from Spain, the method you choose matters more than the rate you charge. A freelancer in Spain who invoices a US client $3,000 a month can lose roughly €1,650 a year with the most expensive payment method compared with the cheapest, just in fees and exchange-rate margins. … Leer más