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How to rectify an invoice (Spain)

Updated over 5 months ago

Before you begin

  • You must use the desktop version of Little Hotelier to rectify invoices

  • Mobile app functionality is not available for this feature

In Spanish jurisdictions, there are regulations that require properties to use rectified invoices – updated versions of existing invoices. Little Hotelier can help you by automating many of the tasks involved in creating and maintaining these rectified invoices.

What is a rectified invoice?

A rectified invoice is an updated version of an existing invoice, required by Spanish law when specific reservation details change. If multiple changes occur, each change requires a new rectified invoice.

For example, if a guest makes a booking for a two-night stay and receives an invoice, then extends their stay to three nights with breakfast included, you must issue a rectified invoice after processing their additional payment.

When to rectify an invoice

Automatic prompts

Little Hotelier automatically prompts you to rectify an invoice when these details change:

  • Reservation dates

  • Number of rooms and extras booked

  • Price of rooms and extras

  • Descriptions of rooms and extras

  • Guest name

  • Guest address

  • Taxes applied to the booking

Manual rectification required

You must manually rectify invoices when these details change:

  • Legal name of your company

  • Legal name of the customer

  • Address of your company

  • Address of the customer

  • VAT number of your company

  • VAT number of the customer

How to rectify an invoice

Automatic prompts

  1. Navigate to Calendar or Reservations

  2. Click on the relevant reservation

  3. Select the Invoices tab

  4. Click Rectify invoice when prompted

  5. Enter an Invoice rectification note describing the changes

  6. Click Rectify invoice

The rectified invoice will appear in the Older Invoices and Invoice History sections.

Manual rectification

  1. Navigate to Calendar or Reservations

  2. Click on the relevant reservation

  3. Select the Invoices tab

  4. Click Rectify invoice in the Current invoice section

  5. Enter an explanation of the changes

  6. Click Rectify invoice

Sending a rectified invoice

After rectification, you can email or print the invoice following the standard invoice generation process.

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Hotelier compliant with Spanish laws about invoice numbering?

Yes, Little Hotelier's invoice numbering system complies with Spanish regulations, which require:

  • Specific number formatting

  • No gaps in number sequences

  • Prefix for rectified invoices (using "R-")

Example formats:

  • Standard invoice: 2022-01-property-001

  • Rectified invoice: R-2022-01-property-001

Is Little Hotelier compliant with Spanish laws regarding the format of rectified invoices?

In compliance with Spanish law, rectified invoices include:

  • Title: "Rectified invoice"

  • Rectified invoice number

  • Rectification date and time

  • Original invoice number

  • Original invoice date and time

  • Rectification note

What do I write in a rectification note?
Your note should list all changes made to the reservation.

Example: Increased length of stay from two nights to three nights. Upgraded to a King Suite. Removed payment surcharge.

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