The Italian Revenue Agency has released RT Technical Specifications Version 11.2, introducing updates to improve telematic recorder management and enhance clarity in fiscal documentation. Key changes include new rules for meal vouchers, identification of invalid documents, updated compliance transmission methods, expanded use cases, and revised technical requirements such as the Digital Fiscal Sea... Read more

This document outlines France's vending machine regulatory framework, compliance requirements for software, manufacturer and operator responsibilities, and the transaction processing flow in compliant systems. Read more

The IKOF is a unique 32-character code generated by the POS for each receipt, ensuring traceability, linking transactions to the taxpayer, and serving as a mandatory element on fiscal receipts. Read more

Tax inspections in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina revealed significant non-compliance, with 40.7% of inspected taxpayers breaching regulations, including unregistered workers, missing fiscal devices, and failure to record transactions. As a result, authorities issued fines totaling BAM 421,500, sealed 23 premises, and announced continued inspections to strengthen tax discipline The Tax A... Read more

This document is a structured legal and technical guidance report that provides a comprehensive overview of tax audits in Italy, with a strong focus on fiscalization and retail compliance. It combines legal framework analysis, procedural explanations, and practical audit steps, making it both an informative and operational reference for businesses. Read more

North Macedonia temporarily reduced VAT on fuel from 18% to 10% from March 23 for two weeks to mitigate the impact of rising global oil prices. The measure is expected to stabilize petrol prices and slightly limit diesel increases, serving as a short-term relief rather than a permanent tax change. North Macedonia has reduced VAT on fuel (petrol and diesel) from 18% to 10%. The measure came into e... Read more

In the Republic of Srpska, promotions and discounts are generally allowed and directly reduce the VAT base, but all applied discounts must be clearly and separately shown on the fiscal receipt, including at the item level through the ESIR system. Read more

Lithuania has expanded the application of the reduced 5% VAT rate to include robotic surgical instruments and accessories, as clarified by VMI Letter No. RM-8737 (March 2026), lowering the tax from the standard 21%. The reduced rate applies only if the equipment is used within manufacturer-specified limits, ensuring proper compliance and use conditions. The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate (VMI)... Read more

Slovenia’s Financial Administration (FURS) reported strong revenue growth, with €2.19 billion collected in February 2026 and €4.6 billion for January–February 2026, reflecting significant year-on-year increases, although figures remain subject to adjustment. The Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) reported net revenues of €2.19 billion in February 2026, marking an incr... Read more

Finland has clarified that all fees related to factoring services are subject to VAT, following a Supreme Administrative Court ruling aligned with EU case law. At the same time, draft legislation proposes implementing EU ViDA reforms, including changes to OSS and phasing out call-off stock rules from 2027. Overall, these developments reflect stricter VAT treatment and continued alignment with EU d... Read more

France is entering a decisive phase of fiscal transformation. What was once a compliance framework centered on secure POS systems and post-factum audits is now evolving into a continuous, data-driven fiscal ecosystem. The upcoming digital VAT reform, built around mandatory e-invoicing and e-reporting, signals not just a regulatory update, but a fundamental redesign of how transaction data is controlled, transmitted, and audited. Read more

On March 26, 2026, Fiscal Solutions organized a free webinar on the topic „France’s Digital Tax Revolution“. It was held by Vukašin Santo, Legal Consultant at Fiscal Solutions. Read more

From April 1, 2026, the Netherlands will require non-EU businesses to file VAT refund claims exclusively through an online portal, replacing paper submissions. Access requires DigiD or eHerkenning, which may be challenging for nonresident businesses and increase reliance on local agents. The change supports digitalization but adds administrative complexity for foreign taxpayers. Access to the port... Read more