Property owners
Self-billing explained
"Self-billing" means that StayLocalX issues invoices on your behalf instead of you having to write and send them yourself. It's a standard B2B marketplace arrangement, fully legal in all jurisdictions where StayLocalX operates, and it makes your life easier.
The short version
When you accept the self-billing mandate during onboarding, you give G-HAT LLC permission to:
- Issue an invoice to itself for the 70% revenue share you receive each month
- Use that invoice as proof of payment in both directions (yours and ours)
- Email it to you and store it in your dashboard
In return, you agree not to issue your own invoice to G-HAT LLC for the same supplies. Simple.
Who issues what
Why we use self-billing
Without self-billing, every owner would have to:
- Issue a manual invoice to G-HAT LLC every month
- Use the correct format, tax labels, sequential numbering, etc.
- Track and store invoices for tax purposes
That's a lot of admin for what is often €50-€200/month of side income. Self-billing removes the burden completely while still giving you a fully valid tax document.
Is this legal?
Yes. Self-billing (also known as autofacturación in Spain or factura por mandato) is recognized in EU VAT directives, US tax code, UK HMRC rules, and most other jurisdictions where StayLocalX operates. Booking.com, Uber Eats, Etsy and most marketplaces use the same arrangement.
What the invoice looks like
Each month you receive a PDF that includes:
- Issuer: G-HAT LLC (platform), with full address and EIN
- Supplier: You (your business name or full legal name + address)
- Invoice number:
SLX-SB-YYYY-MM-NNN - Period covered: 1st to last day of the previous month
- Description: "Advertising inventory provided to platform — 70% revenue share for N ad slot subscriptions"
- Subtotal, tax, total
- Tax label: depends on your country and business status (see next section)
- Mandate reference: the date you accepted self-billing
Tax treatment depends on you
| Your situation | Tax label on the invoice |
|---|---|
| EU business with valid VAT ID | Reverse charge — VAT to be accounted by recipient (Art. 196 EU VAT Directive) |
| EU individual (no VAT) | Out of scope — non-business supplier (no VAT) |
| US | Out of scope — US-to-US service |
| Other countries | Out of scope — non-EU supplier |
Can I revoke the mandate?
Yes, at any time. Email hello@staylocalx.com and we'll switch you to a manual invoicing model. Note that until we agree on an alternative, your future payouts will be paused (we can't pay you without a valid invoice on file).
Where can I find my past invoices?
Coming soon: a dedicated "Invoices" page in your dashboard. For now, the monthly emails you receive contain a download link valid for 7 days. We also keep all invoices indefinitely on our servers — if you ever lose one, email us and we'll resend it.