Legal Services in Spain

Legal Services Invoice Template for Spain

Create professional invoices tailored for legal services businesses in Spain. Our free invoice generator combines legal services-specific formatting with Spain's VAT (IVA) compliance and EUR support.

Example Legal Services invoice for Spain

An example of what your invoice could look like (sample figures).

Spain Legal Services

NIF/CIF 410-426-803

TAX INVOICE

#INV-6410

Bill to

Sample Client — Spain

EUR
DescriptionQtyUnitAmount
Legal advice — hourly 3 €4,500.00 €13,500.00
Contract drafting & review 2 €2,625.00 €5,250.00
Conveyancing 2 €3,375.00 €6,750.00
Subtotal€25,500.00
VAT (IVA) 21%€5,355.00
Total due€30,855.00

Legal Services Services in Spain

Typical legal services services billed in Spain:

  • Legal advice — hourly (Spain)
  • Contract drafting & review (Spain)
  • Conveyancing (Spain)
  • Litigation — court appearances (Spain)
  • Corporate compliance & ASIC lodgements (Spain)

Invoice Requirements in Spain

Spain requires these fields on a valid invoice:

  • Show your NIF/CIF, the IVA rate and the IVA amount separately
  • Use a sequential invoice number and the issue date
  • Apply IRPF withholding on invoices where it is required (common for autónomos)
  • Reduced IVA rates of 10% and 4% apply to certain goods and services

Tax & Currency for Spain

VAT (IVA): 21%

Currency: EUR (€)

Business registration: NIF/CIF

Invoicing Tips for Legal Services in Spain

  • Always reference matter number and client name on every invoice
  • Separate professional fees from disbursements and GST on each
  • Legal Services businesses in Spain must include NIF/CIF on every invoice
  • Charge VAT (IVA) at 21% on legal services services if registered in Spain
  • Standard payment terms: 50% upfront, 50% on completion — invoice in EUR (€)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Mixing disbursements with professional fees on one GST line
  • Missing trust account rules for funds held on client behalf
  • Not including NIF/CIF on legal services invoices for Spain clients
  • Using incorrect currency (must be EUR) on cross-border legal services jobs

Legal Services Invoicing FAQ — Spain

What should a legal services invoice include in Spain?

A legal services invoice in Spain must include: your NIF/CIF, business details, client information, unique invoice number, date, itemized legal services services, VAT (IVA) at 21% (if registered), amounts in EUR, and payment terms.

What VAT (IVA) rate applies to legal services services in Spain?

In Spain, legal services services are typically subject to VAT (IVA) at 21%. Registration thresholds vary. Once registered, you must charge VAT (IVA) and show it separately on all invoices.

What payment terms are standard for legal services in Spain?

Standard payment terms for legal services businesses in Spain are 50% upfront, 50% on completion. The average invoice value in this industry is approximately $4500. Always clearly state your payment terms on every invoice.