Fiscal Solutions' October 2026 Retail Compliance Forum offered a behind-the-scenes look at developing fiscalization software for Android devices. The session explored the journey from the first proof of concept to a multi-country solution, including technical challenges, software architecture and lessons learned. As retail technology continues to evolve, mobile devices are becoming an increasingly... Read more

Malta's 2027 Budget proposes new penalties of up to €500 for incorrect fiscal receipts and VAT invoices, alongside clearer VAT rules for ready-to-eat food. The Budget also introduces tax relief for families and small businesses, with implementation details still to be finalized. Malta's government presented its 2027 Budget on October 26, 2026, introducing several proposed tax measures aimed a... Read more

Italy’s new Consolidated VAT Act will apply from January 1, 2027, reorganizing existing VAT legislation without changing tax rates or obligations. Businesses must update legal references on invoices and e-invoices and review their ERP, accounting, and invoicing systems. Italy is preparing to implement a new Consolidated Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, introduced by Legislative Decree No. 10 of Ja... Read more

Belgium published its first law implementing parts of the EU's VAT in the Digital Age reform on October 30, 2026. 

Panama operates a hybrid fiscalization system based on authorized fiscal devices and electronic invoicing. New taxpayers must use electronic invoicing, while eligible existing businesses may continue using fiscal devices. Both methods are regulated by the tax authority, DGI. Panama has established a hybrid fiscalization system that combines traditional hardware-based fiscalization with electronic... Read more

Poland has introduced new requirements for deregistering fiscal cash registers under amendments to its Value Added Tax (VAT) Act. This will take effect on January 1, 2027. The amendment clarifies the obligations of retailers and other taxpayers when they permanently stop using a fiscal cash register, whether because they are closing their business or withdrawing an individual register from operati... Read more

The Czech Financial Administration has enabled businesses to generate free cash register certificates for EET 2.0 through the MOJE daně portal from November 1, 2026. Businesses can now prepare their POS systems for the new electronic sales reporting requirements starting January 1, 2027. The Czech Financial Administration has officially launched a new service allowing businesses to generate and ma... Read more

The UAE has revised its e-invoicing penalties ahead of mandatory implementation in 2027. The new rules cap certain fines at AED 50,000, remove the daily penalty for failing to report system failures, and prevent duplicate penalties for the same violation.  The UAE Ministry of Finance announced on October 30, 2026, a new Cabinet Decision updating the administrative penalties applicable to the... Read more

The purpose of this document is to explain the fiscal device – Technical Security Element (TSE) in Germany, as the base of fiscalization.

Boris Tirkajla from Fiscal Solutions has discussed his experiences in developing an Android fiscalization solution. He has covered the project's evolution, alignment across platforms, challenges faced in multiple countries, technical issues encountered, and lessons learned, inviting engagement from professionals in relevant fields. Agenda:  From Outsourcing to Ownership - How It All Starte... Read more

The German Federal Tax Code (Abgabenordnung – AO) is the main legal framework governing tax administration and tax procedures in Germany. It establishes general rules for tax obligations, recordkeeping, tax declarations, audits, payments, enforcement, and penalties.

The German Federal Tax Code (Abgabenordnung – AO) is the main legal framework governing tax administration and tax procedures in Germany. It establishes general rules for tax obligations, recordkeeping, tax declarations, audits, payments, enforcement, and penalties.