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Ley Crea y Crece: Transform obligation into a business opportunity

23 May 2023

Written by: Tamara Viña

E-invoicing will change the rules of the game for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Spain, providing them with numerous benefits that can help boost their growth and competitiveness. The new Spanish law Ley Crea y Crece (Create and Scale Law), which requires the use of e-invoicing, will further enhance these advantages.

What is Ley Crea y Crece?

Ley Crea y Crece (Law 18/2022), in English Create and Scale Law, is intended to promote the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country. The law aims to simplify and streamline business processes and one of the ways to do this is by implementing the use of e-invoicing.

Obligations and opportunities for companies

With Ley Crea y Crece, Spanish companies must use e-invoicing in all their transactions with the Administration and other companies. This will help simplify the billing process and reduce the time and resources required for manual processing. It will also help prevent fraud and improve the accuracy of financial records, as e-invoices can be easily tracked and audited.


One of the most significant advantages of e-invoicing is cost savings. By eliminating the need for paper invoicing, businesses can save on printing and postage costs, as well as the time and resources required for manual processing. This can free up valuable resources that can be redirected to other areas of the business, such as product development or marketing.


Another opportunity that e-invoicing represents is the improvement of efficiency. With e-invoices, businesses can track and manage their financial records quickly and easily, reducing the time and resources required for manual processing. This can help prevent errors and fraud, while improving the accuracy of financial records.


E-invoicing also helps businesses more easily meet their compliance requirements. With e-invoicing, businesses can ensure that all invoices are in a standard format and can be easily audited, helping to prevent fraud and reducing the risk of penalties for non-compliance.

What to expect from Ley Crea y Crece?

Ley Crea y Crece is expected to have a positive impact on the growth of SMEs in Spain. By mandating the use of e-invoicing, the law is helping to simplify and streamline business processes, reducing costs and freeing up resources that can be used to support business growth. In addition, the use of e-invoicing will help improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial records, providing SMEs with a solid foundation for future growth.

E-invoicing and Ley Crea y Crece offer numerous advantages to Spanish companies, such as cost savings, improved efficiency and regulatory compliance. Taking advantage of these advantages, companies can grow their businesses and become more competitive in the market.

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