Today, here and now. In the present moment. And, of course, looking to the near future: you're either digital or you're not. We say it again, without wanting to sound repetitive, but it's a reality. Digital transformation and the online world are already here. They are not an option, but increasingly an obligation. And the best example of this is the growing involvement of administrations and governments. A good example is the TicketBAI project, the Basque Government's commitment to secure electronic invoicing by and for companies that comply with the law and taxation, also online.
Frequently asked questions and general questions about TicketBAI
But, exactly, what is Ticket Bai? How does it work? Do I have to implement it in some way in my billing system? These are questions and doubts that come to mind if you are a Basque company, right? Don't worry, because throughout these pages, easyap will try to answer the most frequently asked questions about this system and its new regulations.
What is TicketBAI?
Ticket Bai or, according to the Basque Government website, TicketBAI is a regional government project for the three Basque Provincial Councils that seeks to ensure compliance with tax obligations by legal entities that carry out some type of economic activity and invoice electronically. With the TicketBAI software, , administrations will control the economic flow of the economic activities of companies and self-employed individuals and whether they comply with tax and fiscal requirements.
In turn, thanks to this, companies will also have a clear and organized record of their electronic invoicing provided by the TicketBAI system. This is ideal for filing tax returns, for example. Along these lines, although the also known as TBAI is for the three Basque provinces, it will be adapted to the legislation of each of them. In other words, at the fiscal level, the TicketBAI Bizkaia will provide information and impose obligations on taxpayers adapted to their regulations and different from TicketBAI Gipuzkoa or Álava.
Which companies will TicketBAI affect?
The TicketBAI system is primarily designed to combat tax fraud in online invoicing. Its objective is therefore to monitor compliance with tax requirements by legal entities that already carry out their invoicing online in this new digital world. Consequently, it will affect any type of company that carries out its activities and operations in the Basque Country. In other words:
- Large Companies.
- SMEs.
- Self-employed.
When does the TicketBAI regulation come into effect?
In terms of dates or deadlines, the TicketBAI project has been active for a year now. Specifically, since July 2020. In fact, at easyap, specialists in electronic invoicing, we already told you what the system would consist of in this article on TicketBAI last year.
However, the regulations for its official implementation will come into force into force in January 2022. That is why there are more and more doubts, queries, and questions about this system. And that is also why we are offering you all this information as part of our blog content. our blog.
How does TicketBAI work?
On a technical level, the Basque Government's TicketBAI project requires companies to issue online invoices that include a QR code and TBAI. This will enable the relevant public administration to control and monitor each and every one of these transactions. In addition, legal entities must have a certificate to carry out this type of transaction linked to their online invoicing.
Why is easyap the ideal solution for complying with the TicketBAI system?
"But how do I implement the technology needed to comply with TicketBAI regulations? Technologically speaking, I don't know how to implement a QR code or TBAI." Don't worry. This is a common question and, consequently, a concern that many people have when reading all this information about TicketBAI.
It is best to opt for the services of specialists such as easyap. We are a long-established company created and composed of professionals from the finance sector together with IT experts. Likewise, our service complies with TicketBAI regulations, and works as follows:
- We manage the receipt of the electronic invoice from the issuer in the system.
- We generate the QR code and TBAI, which will appear on the electronic invoice received by the issuer in the format of their choice (PDF, paper, or similar).
- The invoice is signed and sent both to the corresponding regional administration and to the customer, in addition to being recorded in the easyap system itself.
At the same time, this electronic invoice can be consulted by the parties involved in the process. That is, by the issuer, the regional administration, and, of course, the recipient and easyap customer. Easy, fast, and convenient, allowing you to invest your time in other daily tasks.
A service tailored to tax requirements and recommendations
Furthermore, you should also know that at easyap we have experience in offering solutions that comply with the legislation and requirements of other international administrations. In the case of TicketBAI, this is with the Basque Government and its Provincial Councils, but there are already regional and European governments implementing similar tax regulations. Sweden, Austria, and Portugal are examples of countries that already use software with these features.
In fact, by way of conclusion and for your peace of mind, we want you to know that the TicketBAI system follows the recommendations set out by the main global and continental organizations. Read the European Commission or the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development), among others. This is similar to what is already happening globally with PEPPOL. And, in the same way, at easyap we also adapt and implement it and manage it for you. Shall we talk?
