How Taxes Are Applied
What taxes BeeL uses in invoices generated from Stripe and where to configure them.
At a Glance
| What taxes are used | The ones configured in your BeeL account (IVA/IGIC/IPSI + IRPF if applicable) |
| Does it use Stripe tax rates? | No. BeeL always uses your tax configuration, not Stripe's |
| Where to change them | Settings > Taxes in BeeL (see below) |
| Does it affect already issued invoices? | No. Only new ones |
How does it work?
When BeeL generates an invoice from a Stripe payment, it uses your default tax configuration. It doesn't matter what you have set up in Stripe — BeeL ignores it.
This means:
- Your main tax (IVA, IGIC, or IPSI) is applied at the percentage you've chosen
- If you have IRPF enabled, it's applied automatically
- If you have recargo de equivalencia (equivalence surcharge), it's included as well
Example
If your configuration is IVA 21% + IRPF 15%, and you receive a payment of 100 EUR in Stripe:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Taxable base | 100.00 EUR |
| IVA (21%) | +21.00 EUR |
| IRPF (15%) | -15.00 EUR |
| Total | 106.00 EUR |
Where do I configure taxes?
- Go to Settings > Taxes in BeeL
- Choose your main tax (IVA, IGIC, or IPSI) and the percentage
- Enable IRPF if it applies to you
- Enable recargo de equivalencia (equivalence surcharge) if applicable
These values will be used in all automatic invoices.
If you need a different tax for a specific invoice, you can edit it manually after BeeL generates it.
FAQ
Why doesn't BeeL use Stripe's taxes?
Because Stripe doesn't manage taxes according to Spanish tax regulations. BeeL applies your local configuration to ensure invoices are VeriFactu compliant.
What happens if I change my taxes?
Changes apply to new invoices only. Already issued invoices remain unchanged.
Can I have different taxes per customer?
Automatic invoicing always uses your default configuration. If a customer needs something different (for example, IGIC instead of IVA), you can edit the invoice manually after it's generated.