In the Basque Country in Spain, a compliance law - called TicketBAI (Basque for 'Ticket YES') - was passed to prevent tax fraud. Each Basque Province - Gipuzkoa, Araba, and Bizkaia - has established specific software requirements for TicketBAI. In this article, we list the similarities and differences between the provinces.

## What applies in all provinces?

All invoicing systems have to be compliant with TicketBAI. This means the billing or POS systems must be equipped with software that:

1. is registered in the Provincial Software Registration List.
2. chains the invoices so that their trace can be verified in a sequence, preventing manipulation, alteration, or deletion.
3. creates XML files for each transaction, signs them with a valid digital certificate, and sends them to the corresponding Tax Authority.
4. stores all the XML files during the established period of time.
5. generates a QR code and an Identification code which must be printed on the invoice. 

## What are the differences between the provinces?

The differences in compliance with TicketBAI in each Basque province are as follows:

1. Each province has its own Tax Authority to send the files to, depending on where the taxpayer is registered.
2. The content of the XML file may differ slightly between the provinces.
3. In Bizkaia, TicketBAI is part of a more comprehensive strategy called Batuz. 
4. There are differences between the provinces regarding TicketBAI replacing the SII system or not.
5. Implementation deadlines differ.

Im spanischen Baskenland wurde ein Gesetz zur Verhinderung von Steuerbetrug - TicketBAI genannt - verabschiedet. Jede baskische Provinz - Gipuzkoa, Araba und Bizkaia - hat spezifische Software-Anforderungen für TicketBAI festgelegt. In diesem Artikel listen wir die Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede zwischen den Provinzen auf.

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A Basque Country legislative initiative aims to prevent tax fraud by complying with the TicketBAI obligation. In Bizkaia, TicketBAI is part of the BATUZ economic activity control strategy. The obligation for compliance with this system has been established by the Foral Decree 5/2020, of July 15th. Here you will learn more about TicketBAI's implementation in Bizkaia.

## Requirements in Bizkaia

The TicketBAI software in the billing or POS system must generate XML files for each transaction and sign them with a digital certificate. It also provides a QR code and ID code to print on the invoice. The invoices are chained by the software into a sequence so their trace can be verified in a sequence and the XML files are stored for an established period of time.

### XML Files differ in Bizkaia

The content of the XML files in Bizkaia slightly differs from the content in the other two provinces. For instance, sending the details of each line or the recipient's address is not mandatory.

### LROE

Besides implementing TicketBAI, taxpayers in Bizkaia will have to send the LROE books (Book of economic operation registries) to Bizkaia's Provincial Council. The TicketBAI XML files are included within the LROE books. The LROE books must be sent every trimester before April 25th, July 25th, October 25th, and January 31st, depending on when the transactions occurred.

## SII obligations in Bizkaia

In Bizkaia, TicketBAI and LROE replaces the SII. However, those companies already compliant with the SII system will have to keep sending their registries every four days (or according to SII deadlines).

## BATUZ with TicketBAI deadlines in Bizkaia

BATUZ and TicketBAI are initially implemented on a voluntary basis in Bizkaia before becoming mandatory for all activities at the same time. Here you find the deadlines:

**01/01/2022:** Voluntary period starts.

**01/01/2024:** Mandatory period starts for all economic activities.

## Bizkaia - official websites

For more information, visit the official websites.

* [Bizkaia official website](https://www.batuz.eus/es/inicio)
* [TicketBAI official website](https://www.euskadi.eus/ticketbai/)

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The compliance law TicketBAI was also introduced in the Province of Araba. In this blog post you will learn the details about the implementation of TicketBAI in Araba. TicketBAI compliance is established in Araba by the Foral Decree 48/2021, of October 5th, and aims to prevent tax tampering.

## Requirements in Araba

Software in the billing or point-of-sale system must generate XML files for each transaction, sign them with a digital certificate, and send them to Araba’s Provincial Council. The software must also provide a QR code and ID code to be printed on the invoice. Further, the software chains invoices into a sequence so their trace can be verified in a sequence and stores their XML files for an established period of time.

## SII obligations in Araba

TicketBAI affects those who are currently obliged to SII compliance. In Álava, TicketBAI does not exempt the taxpayer from SII obligations. TicketBAI is sending the information according to the “Issued Invoices” book. You do not need to submit the same information twice to the tax authority - only the additional books.

## TicketBAI deadlines in Araba

In Gipuzkoa, TicketBAI is initially implemented on a voluntary basis and then on a mandatory basis. In several stages, the mandatory implementation will take place. We have listed the implementation deadlines here.

**01/01/2022:** Voluntary period starts.

**01/04/2022:** Mandatory period starts for consultancies that collaborate with Araba’s Provincial Council

**01/07/2022:** Mandatory period starts for retail sales of medicines, sanitary and personal hygiene products, and professional activities (including but not limited to telecommunications, agricultural and livestock services, transportation services, hospitality sector, and financial services)

**01/12/2022:** Mandatory period starts for the remaining taxpayers.

## Araba - official websites

For more information, visit the official websites.

* [Araba official website](https://web.araba.eus/es/hacienda/ticketbai)
* [TicketBAI official website](https://www.euskadi.eus/ticketbai/)

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