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Community Day fosters connections, enhances relationships, encourages knowledge sharing, and aims to create meaningful experiences for all participants.
S4Fiscal Retail BackOffice Patch Package
S4Fiscal backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4Fiscal backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. This is not to be confused with the 'S4FiscalBackoffice Patch' - these patches are intended for the 'S4Fiscal Retail Backoffice'Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component.
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S4Fiscal backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4Fiscal backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. This is not to be confused with the 'S4FiscalBackoffice Patch' - these patches are intended for the 'S4Fiscal Retail Backoffice'Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component.
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Already subscriber? LoginS4Fiscal backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4Fiscal backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. This is not to be confused with the 'S4FiscalBackoffice Patch' - these patches are intended for the 'S4Fiscal Retail Backoffice'Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component.
S4Fiscal Retail BackOffice Installation Package
S4Fiscal Retail BackOffice is our legacy solution, not to be confused with the 'S4FiscalBackoffice', this package is intended for users who are installing the software for the first time. Please make sure to obtain latest version of installer and to apply all subsequent patches that are released subsequently. This package contains instruction and software packages required for deployment of this software component. This version of the Backoffice installer supports the following countries: Austria, Croatia and Slovenia.
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Already subscriber? LoginS4Fiscal Retail BackOffice is our legacy solution, not to be confused with the 'S4FiscalBackoffice', this package is intended for users who are installing the software for the first time. Please make sure to obtain latest version of installer and to apply all subsequent patches that are released subsequently. This package contains instruction and software packages required for deployment of this software component. This version of the Backoffice installer supports the following countries: Austria, Croatia and Slovenia.
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S4Fiscal Retail BackOffice is our legacy solution, not to be confused with the 'S4FiscalBackoffice', this package is intended for users who are installing the software for the first time. Please make sure to obtain latest version of installer and to apply all subsequent patches that are released subsequently. This package contains instruction and software packages required for deployment of this software component. This version of the Backoffice installer supports the following countries: Austria, Croatia and Slovenia.
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Already subscriber? LoginS4Fiscal Retail BackOffice is our legacy solution, not to be confused with the 'S4FiscalBackoffice', this package is intended for users who are installing the software for the first time. Please make sure to obtain latest version of installer and to apply all subsequent patches that are released subsequently. This package contains instruction and software packages required for deployment of this software component. This version of the Backoffice installer supports the following countries: Austria, Croatia and Slovenia.
E - invoicing in Latvia
Latvia
Author: Nikolina Basić
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the e-invoicing framework in Latvia, including its legal basis, implementation timeline, technical requirements, transmission methods and reporting obligations. It also covers invoice content, corrections, archiving, retail/POS treatment, and the main compliance requirements for businesses.
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Already subscriber? LoginThe purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the e-invoicing framework in Latvia, including its legal basis, implementation timeline, technical requirements, transmission methods and reporting obligations. It also covers invoice content, corrections, archiving, retail/POS treatment, and the main compliance requirements for businesses.
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Latvia
Author: Nikolina Basić
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the e-invoicing framework in Latvia, including its legal basis, implementation timeline, technical requirements, transmission methods and reporting obligations. It also covers invoice content, corrections, archiving, retail/POS treatment, and the main compliance requirements for businesses.
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Slovakia eFaktura: September Conferences Support Preparation for the 2027 E-Invoicing Mandate
Slovakia
Author: Mirko Bijeljanin
Slovakia’s Financial Administration is holding September eFaktura conferences ahead of mandatory domestic E-Invoicing from January 1, 2027. Three dates were already fully booked on September 1, while the remaining sessions focus on practical implementation, system readiness and taxpayer questions. Slovakia’s Financial Administration is expanding practical preparation for the country&rs... Read more
Slovakia’s Financial Administration is holding September eFaktura conferences ahead of mandatory domestic E-Invoicing from January 1, 2027. Three dates were already fully booked on September 1, while the remaining sessions focus on practical implementation, system readiness and taxpayer questions.
UK Proposes Simplified VAT Treatment for Drink Deposit Return Schemes From 2027
United Kingdom
Author: Ivana Picajkić
The UK plans to simplify VAT accounting for Deposit Return Schemes by making scheme administrators responsible for VAT on unrefunded deposits. The change is expected to apply when the UK’s three national schemes start in Autumn 2027. The UK government has announced plans to revise the VAT treatment of deposits under Drink Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) ahead of their expected introduction in A... Read more
The UK plans to simplify VAT accounting for Deposit Return Schemes by making scheme administrators responsible for VAT on unrefunded deposits. The change is expected to apply when the UK’s three national schemes start in Autumn 2027.
Uruguay Updates Registration Procedure for Authorized E-Invoicing Software Providers
Uruguay
Author: Ivana Picajkić
Uruguay’s Tax Authority has updated its instructions for software providers seeking inclusion in the Register of Authorised Providers. Version 07, details the eligibility, registration and ongoing requirements for providers supporting simplified entry into the CFE regime. Uruguay’s Tax Authority has published an updated version of its instructions for software companies seeking registr... Read more
Uruguay’s Tax Authority has updated its instructions for software providers seeking inclusion in the Register of Authorised Providers. Version 07, details the eligibility, registration and ongoing requirements for providers supporting simplified entry into the CFE regime.
Japan Plans Temporary 1% Consumption Tax Rate on Food From April 2027
Japan
Author: Ivana Picajkić
Japan plans to reduce the Consumption Tax rate on qualifying food and beverages from 8% to 1% for two years from April 2027. The proposal will require legislative changes and is expected to affect POS, ERP, pricing and receipt configurations for retailers. Japan’s government has approved a basic policy to temporarily reduce the Consumption Tax rate on qualifying food and beverages from 8% to... Read more
Japan plans to reduce the Consumption Tax rate on qualifying food and beverages from 8% to 1% for two years from April 2027. The proposal will require legislative changes and is expected to affect POS, ERP, pricing and receipt configurations for retailers.
Vietnam VAT Refunds: Fast-Track Processing Starts in September, Automation Planned for December 2026
Other countries
Author: Mirko Bijeljanin
Vietnam’s Tax Department is accelerating VAT refunds through risk-based processing, a fast-track programme from September 2026 and automated refunds from December. The roadmap aims to shorten processing times while maintaining controls against invoice and refund fraud. Vietnam’s Tax Department is accelerating the digitalisation of value-added tax (VAT) refunds, with a fast-track refund... Read more
Vietnam’s Tax Department is accelerating VAT refunds through risk-based processing, a fast-track programme from September 2026 and automated refunds from December. The roadmap aims to shorten processing times while maintaining controls against invoice and refund fraud.
Turkey Extends Mandatory Taxi Financial Device Deadline to November 16, 2026
Turkey
Author: Ivana Picajkić
Turkey has extended the deadline for taxi operators to acquire and start using approved Taxi Financial Devices from September 1 to November 16, 2026. The extension changes the implementation date but does not alter the underlying device obligation introduced by General Communiqué No. 591. Turkey’s Tax Authority has extended the deadline for mandatory implementation of the Taxi Financi... Read more
Turkey has extended the deadline for taxi operators to acquire and start using approved Taxi Financial Devices from September 1 to November 16, 2026. The extension changes the implementation date but does not alter the underlying device obligation introduced by General Communiqué No. 591.
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Norway
Author: Ivana Picajkić
Norway’s Altinn will move its public information pages to the info.altinn.no subdomain from October 30, 2026. Users visiting altinn.no will be redirected automatically, while logged-in services, including the inbox, profile and existing Altinn forms, will remain on altinn.no. Norway’s Altinn platform has announced a change to the web address used for its public information pages as par... Read more
Norway’s Altinn will move its public information pages to the info.altinn.no subdomain from October 30, 2026. Users visiting altinn.no will be redirected automatically, while logged-in services, including the inbox, profile and existing Altinn forms, will remain on altinn.no.
Value Added Tax Act - UStG (DE)
Austria
Author: Ivana Picajkić
The Austrian Value Added Tax Act 1994 (UStG 1994) sets out the main rules governing VAT in Austria. It defines taxable transactions, entrepreneurs, the place of supply, taxable amounts and applicable VAT rates. It also regulates VAT exemptions, input VAT deduction, invoicing, record-keeping and VAT reporting obligations.
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New document was uploaded: Value Added Tax Act - UStG (DE)
Austria
Author: Ivana Picajkić
The Austrian Value Added Tax Act 1994 (UStG 1994) sets out the main rules governing VAT in Austria. It defines taxable transactions, entrepreneurs, the place of supply, taxable amounts and applicable VAT rates. It also regulates VAT exemptions, input VAT deduction, invoicing, record-keeping and VAT reporting obligations.
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Already subscriber? LoginThe Austrian Value Added Tax Act 1994 (UStG 1994) sets out the main rules governing VAT in Austria. It defines taxable transactions, entrepreneurs, the place of supply, taxable amounts and applicable VAT rates. It also regulates VAT exemptions, input VAT deduction, invoicing, record-keeping and VAT reporting obligations.
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