AEAT
AEAT is Spain's tax authority, the Agencia Estatal de Administracion Tributaria (also known as the Agencia Tributaria), responsible for tax collection, issuing the NIF tax identification number, and enforcing Spanish tax law.
AEAT operates in the Spanish Regulators segment.
AEAT: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- National tax authority
- Full Name
- Agencia Estatal de Administracion Tributaria
- Common Name
- Agencia Tributaria
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- Key Function
- Tax collection, issuing and administering the NIF tax identification number
- For Foreigners
- NIE number doubles as the NIF once issued
- For Spanish Nationals
- DNI number doubles as the NIF
- Related Registry
- Works alongside the Banco de Espana's CIRBE for certain reporting, but tax and credit-exposure registries are separate
- Country
- Spain
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
How AEAT compares
AEAT is NOT the same as the Policia Nacional or Spanish consulates, which issue the NIE (Numero de Identidad de Extranjero) foreigner identity number; AEAT issues and administers the NIF (Numero de Identificacion Fiscal) tax identification number, though for foreigners with a NIE, the NIE number doubles as the NIF. AEAT is also distinct from the Banco de Espana, which supervises banks rather than collecting taxes, and from the Seguridad Social, which handles social security contributions separately from AEAT's tax remit.
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AEAT: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AEAT?
The AEAT is Spain's tax authority, commonly known as the Agencia Tributaria, responsible for tax collection and for issuing and administering the NIF tax identification number.
Does the AEAT issue the NIE?
The AEAT does not issue the NIE. The NIE (Numero de Identidad de Extranjero) is issued by the Policia Nacional or a Spanish consulate, while the AEAT administers the NIF tax number, which for foreigners is the same number as their NIE.
Do I need to register with the AEAT to work or bank in Spain?
The AEAT is the authority foreigners typically deal with for tax matters once they have a NIF, which is required for opening most Spanish bank accounts, signing an employment contract, and filing taxes.
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Where AEAT is mentioned on How to Spain
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