France’s Finance Law for 2026 (Article 125), published in the Journal Officiel on 19 February 2026, amends Article 286 of the French General Tax Code to reintroduce self-certification as a valid method for proving POS software compliance, alongside certification by accredited bodies such as Infocert or LNE. Read more

Slovakia has postponed the obligation for sellers to accept cashless payments for transactions over €1 from March 1 to May 1, 2026, subject to presidential approval. The delay gives small businesses additional time to implement payment solutions such as QR payments or card terminals and avoids overlap with spring tax deadlines. Sellers must still provide at least one cashless option once the rule... Read more

On February 19, 2026, Fiscal Solutions organized a free webinar on the topic „Spain's Fiscalization: Where are we now?“. It was held by Nikolina Basić, Legal Consultant at Fiscal Solutions, and Ištvan Božoki, Technical Consultant at Fiscal Solutions. Read more

Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) has clarified that requesting a Tax Status Certificate (CSF) as a condition for issuing electronic invoices (CFDI) is unlawful and may result in fines ranging from 21,420 to 122,440 pesos, as it violates Article 83, Section IX, of the Federal Tax Code. Read more

Electronic sales records (EET) were implemented to reduce tax evasion and were abolished in 2023 due to the pandemic. A new version, EET 2.0, is anticipated to return around January 2027, focusing on modernizing the system with less bureaucracy and digital solutions for entrepreneurs. This aims to improve market transparency and stabilize public finances by covering a wide range of sectors, includ... Read more

Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has launched a new digital VAT refund system at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, introducing electronic terminals that allow non-EU travelers to process VAT refunds quickly and select their preferred refund method. Read more

Spain is preparing to implement a fiscalization system, and businesses must be ready for the evolving legal and technical landscape. This webinar will provide an overview of the current status of fiscalization in Spain, focusing on the legal and technical framework as well as a general introduction to the system. What we’ll cover Fiscalization overview Regulations and final timeline Fi... Read more

The Netherlands is expected to introduce a mandatory domestic B2B e-invoicing regime in July 2030, aligned with the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reforms. While domestic e-reporting is not initially planned, ViDA cross-border e-invoicing and Digital Reporting Requirements (DDR) will apply from the same date. The model will likely follow EN 16931 structured formats using a Peppol-based 4-corne... Read more

Small businesses may choose between a flat tax or EET 2.0, to be reintroduced by Finance Minister ANO by January 2027. The measure aims to ease administrative burdens and enhance fairness, reduce the grey economy, and increase budget revenues. Implementations include various self-employed individuals. Small businesses will have the option to either pay the flat tax or comply with electronic sales... Read more

Normative Instruction No. 1.608/2025 issued by the Goiás State Department of Economy requires ICMS taxpayers to technically integrate payment systems with NF-e/NFC-e issuance, ensuring electronic payments (cards, PIX, etc.) are automatically and in real time populated in the YA – Payment Information XML with integration type “1.” The obligation is phased by revenue and activity (some from 2025, ot... Read more

Before a tax inspection begins, the tax authority must notify the taxpayer in writing at least 30 days in advance for large taxpayers and 15 days for others, and the inspection may only cover taxes and periods still within the statutory limitation period. During the inspection, taxpayers have extensive rights (including postponement, information, and professional assistance) and clear obligations... Read more

EET 2.0 simplifies sales recording for entrepreneurs, offering compatibility with EET 1.0 and optional receipt printing. It requires minimal data and employs targeted analytics to reduce checks. Cash and non-cash payments are registered at the establishment. An EET OFF option exists for low-income entrepreneurs. Accompanying measures include tax breaks, VAT reduction on non-alcoholic beverages, an... Read more

The Croatian Tax Authority announced that, during the initial phase of implementing the Fiscalization Act, it will apply the principle of opportuneness and refrain from initiating misdemeanor proceedings for early technical or operational difficulties in issuing or fiscalizing eInvoices. However, mandatory eReporting obligations remain fully in force—including the reporting of payments and rejecte... Read more

Revenue's VAT Modernisation programme targets large corporates, mandating structured electronic invoices from 1 November 2028 for domestic B2B transactions. All Irish businesses must receive these invoices. Preparations are advised due to system changes and to assess compatibility with incoming e-invoices. SMEs must assess invoicing systems, engage vendors, strengthen digital record-keeping, and p... Read more

Germany is fundamentally transforming invoicing by introducing mandatory B2B e-invoicing, requiring companies to receive e-invoices from 2025 and to issue structured, EN 16931-compliant e-invoices from 2027 under the amended German VAT Act. As a result, 2026 is the key preparation year for businesses to upgrade systems, align processes with partners, and ensure compliance while laying the groundwo... Read more