Exempt of VAT taxes in Spain

[taysajorge]

Hello, I'm exempt of I.V.A. or I.G.I.C. (Canary Islands,Spain) taxes so I don't need a VAT number to bill for other countries. But I've to specify I'm exempt of I.V.A or I.G.I.C in my invoices. So I've to questions:

1. How does affect me not being registered for a VAT number in upwork?

2.How does the invoices thing works in upwork? Do I send the invoices to customers or... ?

Thank you!

[AndreaG]

Hi Taysa,

All billings on your Transaction Report have official invoices that can be downloaded or printed. You can learn more about invoices here. Upwork doesn't require anyone to have a VAT number but we will charge VAT on services to freelancers within the EU unless they provide a valid VAT number. You can see how that looks like here. For any information on complying with your local tax laws please consult with a tax advisor or expert as Upwork cannot provide tax advice.

Thanks!

[taysajorge]

Thank you for you reply. But if I don't pay VAT in my country because I'm
exempt why do you charge me VAT?

[b1489c0b]

Hi Taysa, I am also in the Canary Islands, and was wondering if you figured out this :). Can i get in touch with you about this please?

[spud111]

Same issue here. I have a Canary icorporated LLC that does not pay VAT towards Europe/USA for tax exemption, and as my colleague up here I don't have a regular VAT number, but simply a NIE. I opened a ticket, uploaded documents, but it seems that nothing happened. Anybody managed to solve?