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KirstyJay · 2nd September 2008, 16:19

I have a client who is about 3 months overdue with 2 invoices.

I have sent the invoices several times and to date have only received 1 short email back from the client that basically said nothing at all.

The client keeps stalling, proclaiming a 'query' with one of the invoices, however this does not relate to both invoices and I also have back up proof that they are correct.

Also, the client has only mentioned the 'query' briefly once on the telephone to me, when I called after 2 months of receiving no correspondence whatsoever about the non-payment (and sending several emails). I have received no 'query' in writing at all.

So... I have a few questions.

In the UK, when an invoice is issued, a client has up to 3 months to pay. What is the law in Spain regarding this? Do you have to wait a certain period before you can make a denuncia, and if so how long?

Also, the invoices all have the requisite 15% deductions required for tax, as I am autonomo, and at the end of this tax year I will need the client to issue me a 'certificado de retenciones' for all deductions so that I can process my tax return correctly. I do not want my tax return messed up due to their inability to pay on time or issue correct paperwork.

Can anyone point me in the right direction of the laws regarding this on the relevant hacienda or social security websites please.

Thanks!

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KirstyJay Co-Admin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Up a Mountain on the West Coast of Tenerife! Gender: Posts: 20,113 My Mood:	What are the laws regarding unpaid invoices in Tenerife? I have a client who is about 3 months overdue with 2 invoices. I have sent the invoices several times and to date have only received 1 short email back from the client that basically said nothing at all. The client keeps stalling, proclaiming a 'query' with one of the invoices, however this does not relate to both invoices and I also have back up proof that they are correct. Also, the client has only mentioned the 'query' briefly once on the telephone to me, when I called after 2 months of receiving no correspondence whatsoever about the non-payment (and sending several emails). I have received no 'query' in writing at all. So... I have a few questions. In the UK, when an invoice is issued, a client has up to 3 months to pay. What is the law in Spain regarding this? Do you have to wait a certain period before you can make a denuncia, and if so how long? Also, the invoices all have the requisite 15% deductions required for tax, as I am autonomo, and at the end of this tax year I will need the client to issue me a 'certificado de retenciones' for all deductions so that I can process my tax return correctly. I do not want my tax return messed up due to their inability to pay on time or issue correct paperwork. Can anyone point me in the right direction of the laws regarding this on the relevant hacienda or social security websites please. Thanks! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Please add our To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. to your bookmarks. Should this one ever go down, you'll still have a place to chat until it's back up again To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. My Countdown Counting down to: King's Day! Our family Christmas... I'm opening prezzies!