Agencia Tributaria: Your central partner for taxes in Spain 🇪🇸🏛️🌐

The Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT) , better known as the Agencia Tributaria, is the Spanish tax authority. 🚀 It is responsible for the application of the national tax and customs systems in Spain. The Agencia Tributaria provides citizens, businesses, and the self-employed with comprehensive information, digital services, and support to facilitate the fulfillment of tax obligations and ensure fair and efficient tax collection. Our goal is to contribute to the prosperity of Spanish society through the effective administration of the tax and customs system and to promote voluntary compliance with the law.

Our mission and our values

The mission of the Agencia Tributaria is " to apply the tax and customs system fairly and efficiently, contributing to the sustainability of public finances and to citizens' well-being".

Our vision is to be a leading, modern, and trustworthy tax administration that excels through technological innovation, professionalism, and a focus on taxpayer service.

Our core values, which guide our daily actions, include:

• Integrity and Transparency: We always act ethically and transparently to maintain society's trust. ✅

• Justice and fairness: We apply the law impartially and treat all taxpayers equally. ⚖️

• Efficiency and innovation: We strive to continuously optimize our processes and use digital solutions to improve service. 💡

• Service orientation: We proactively support taxpayers in understanding and fulfilling their obligations. ❤️

• Professionalism: Our employees have a high level of expertise and commitment. 🤝

Our tasks and services

The Agencia Tributaria is responsible for a wide range of tasks covering the entire spectrum of tax and customs administration:

• Tax administration and collection: 🧾

  • Administration of income tax, corporation tax, value added tax (IVA) and other taxes.

  • Collection of taxes and duties.

  • Maintaining the tax register of taxpayers.

• Tax audit and control: 📊

  • Conducting tax audits and controls to ensure compliance with tax obligations.

  • Combating tax fraud and undeclared work.

• Customs Administration: 🚢

  • Control of goods traffic at borders.

  • Collection of customs duties and other import taxes.

  • Combating smuggling and illegal trade.

• Information and support for taxpayers: 📞

  • Providing comprehensive information on tax regulations and procedures.

  • Personal and telephone consultation (appointments often required).

  • Tax support in preparing the annual income tax return ("Renta") through the "Plan Le Llamamos" and personal appointments.

• Digital Services (Sede Electrónica): 💻

  • A central online portal for interaction with the authority.

  • Electronic filing of tax returns and forms.

  • Access to personal tax data and certificates.

  • Possibility to apply for tax identification numbers (NIF for individuals, CIF for companies – although CIF is no longer officially used, it is still commonly used).

  • Electronic notifications and communications.

• International cooperation: 🌍

  • Exchange of tax information with other countries to combat international tax evasion.

  • Application of international tax agreements.