This training action is publicly funded and completely free of charge for participants.
The call for proposals for this training plan is an initiative of the Ministry of Work and Social Economy (MTES) and the Public Employment Service (SEPE), with the State Foundation for Training in Employment (FUNDAE) responsible for its control and oversight.
Target audience:
Training program intended for self-employed workers.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Ensure legal and tax compliance.
- Implement digital invoicing across various sectors.
- Master technological tools and software applications.
- Adopt future trends and innovations.
- Improve business efficiency and sustainability.
Ensure the effective implementation of e-invoicing in its regulatory, technical, and operational aspects through legal compliance and the integration of innovative technologies in public and private environments.
Content
Knowledge / Cognitive and Practical Skills
1. Identification of Electronic Invoicing.
- Definition and characteristics of e-invoicing: benefits and key components.
- Evolution of electronic invoicing: from paper-based to digital invoices.
- Types of e-invoices: standard, simplified, and corrective invoices.
- Positive impact of e-invoicing on reducing paper consumption and carbon footprint.
2. Description of Legal Obligations for Issuers and Recipients.
- Obligations of e-invoice issuers: mandatory content and format requirements.
- Obligations of e-invoice recipients: receipt and validation process.
- Archiving and storage of e-invoices: retention periods and required formats.
- Waste reduction and resource optimization through digital invoice archiving.
3. Regulatory Framework and Legal Aspects of Electronic Invoicing.
- Overview of current e-invoicing regulations: national and international laws.
- Tax obligations related to electronic invoicing.
- Data protection and security in e-invoicing: GDPR and relevant privacy laws.
- Regulations promoting sustainable digitalization in business practices.
Management, Personal, and Social Skills
- Commitment to operating an e-invoicing system in full compliance with current regulations, ensuring maximum security and legal validity.
- Environmental awareness focused on resource optimization and the responsible use of paper through the implementation of electronic invoicing.
Knowledge / Cognitive and Practical Skills
1. Use of Electronic Invoicing in the Public and Private Sectors
- E-invoicing adoption in the private sector: corporations and self-employed professionals (autónomos).
- E-invoicing adoption in the public sector: public administration and public procurement.
- Benefits for businesses and public bodies: operational efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability.
- Compliance and adaptation to sector-specific regulations.
2. E-Invoice Formats and Standardization
- Overview of common e-invoicing formats: Facturae, XML, and PDF.
- EDI (Electronic Data Interchange): definition and key technical features.
- Advantages of format standardization: interoperability and error reduction.
- Minimizing document duplication and its positive impact on resource management.
3. Analysis of E-Invoicing Software and Applications
- Key features and functionalities of software for issuing and receiving e-invoices.
- Integration of billing applications into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Invoicing process automation: benefits, best practices, and challenges.
- Energy efficiency and optimization in automated management systems.
Management, Personal, and Social Skills
- Accountability in managing e-invoicing format standardization, ensuring seamless system interoperability and minimizing operational errors.
- Proactive attitude towards adopting regulatory and technological changes in e-invoicing to enhance organizational workflows.
Knowledge / Cognitive and Practical Skills
1. Analysis of National and European E-Invoicing Initiatives
- Overview of public sector initiatives for e-invoicing implementation: Europe and Spain.
- Corporate digitization projects across Europe.
- New regulatory frameworks driving the widespread adoption of electronic invoicing.
- Sustainability drive in process digitization under European initiatives.
2. Archiving and Preservation of E-Invoices
- Legal requirements for e-invoice retention: mandatory timelines and compliance obligations.
- Storage and archiving solutions: comparing on-premise versus cloud-based systems.
- Technological solutions for secure access and data protection.
- Digital archiving benefits: reducing environmental impact compared to physical paper storage.
3. Future Outlook and Emerging Trends in Electronic Invoicing
- Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in e-invoicing processes.
- Blockchain technology implementation for enhanced transparency and security in e-invoicing.
- E-invoicing applications in B2B (Business-to-Business) and B2C (Business-to-Consumer) environments.
- Promoting sustainability through digital document management.
Management, Personal, and Social Skills
- Focus on advanced technological solutions to optimize resources and minimize the ecological footprint in invoicing processes.
- Forward-thinking approach to technological trends, proactively planning innovative tools to boost efficiency and security in invoicing.
- Clear communication regarding the advantages of emerging e-invoicing technologies to ensure seamless adoption across all organizational levels.
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