The fourth quarter does not end on the 20th
April, July, and October close on the 20th. The fourth quarter of modelo 303 and modelo 130 is filed from 1 to 30 January of the following year.
January, not the 20th
That January window is for filing. Direct debit for that quarter does not run until the 30th: it closes a few days earlier. The day is on the taxpayer calendar, and if the last day is not a business day it moves. Do not copy 15 April or 20 October onto January.
The reminder runs into January
Factura Fácil keeps the warning on the tax calendar until that January deadline, for modelo 303 and for modelo 130 if they are on your profile. You can generate the BOE file or the Pre303 and Pre130 spreadsheet, or copy the figures, and file with a certificate or Cl@ve. The app does not submit the self-assessment. The annual VAT summary, modelo 390 when it applies, is a different form and does not change these quarter dates. More in modelo 303 and modelo 130.
- File from 1 to 30 January.
- Direct debit closes a few days earlier, per the calendar.
- Importing the file does not file the quarter.
Common questions
Is the fourth quarter filed in October?
No. The third quarter is filed from 1 to 20 October. The fourth is filed from 1 to 30 January.
Can I use direct debit until 30 January?
No. Direct debit for that quarter closes a few days earlier. The day is on the official calendar. Filing without that charge runs until the 30th, unless the last day is not a business day.
Official sources
Informational text reviewed on 26 September 2026. It is not tax advice and does not replace the Spanish Tax Agency or your accountant. Deadlines, rates, and forms can change.