A fiscal transaction counter sounds simple—until it meets the reality of modern retail. POS systems often count much more than sales, creating gaps that can become a serious problem for tax authorities. Add cloud POS, e-commerce, offline operation, retries and multiple checkout channels, and a simple sequence of numbers quickly becomes a complex compliance architecture challenge. A simple se... Read more

Germany’s draft Annual Tax Act 2026 will make electronic tax notifications via the official online tax portal the standard from January 1, 2027. 

The Philippines' e-invoicing framework, governed by RR No. 11-2025 and RR No. 26-2025, mandates compliance by 31 December 2026 for covered taxpayers, including e-commerce businesses and large taxpayers. The requirements apply to B2B and certain B2C transactions and are moving toward structured, system-to-system electronic reporting. Businesses should prepare their ERP, POS, and invoicing systems f... Read more

Brazil’s Technical Note 2026.007 updates NF-e model 55 for IBS/CBS, allowing eligible non-ICMS taxpayers to issue invoices without an issuer IE. Systems must apply new validation and SVRS routing rules. Testing starts Sept. 1, 2026, with production from Nov. 3, 2026; the IE exemption applies only in defined cases. Brazil has published Technical Note 2026.007, introducing changes to the elect... Read more

This webinar, led by Roland Zališevskij, Co-Founder of Fiscal Solutions, explores the evolution of retail standards from OPOS and ARTS to POSLog, eReceipt and Ontology, their role in modern POS ecosystems, Fiscal Solutions’ standards journey, and why standardization matters for the future of retail technology. Agenda: The history and evolution of OPOS and ARTS. POSLog and other re... Read more

This webinar, led by Roland Zališevskij, Co-Founder of Fiscal Solutions, explores the evolution of retail standards from OPOS and ARTS to POSLog, eReceipt and Ontology, their role in modern POS ecosystems, Fiscal Solutions’ standards jo... Read more

The purpose of this document is to explain how vending machines are treated in Germany from a fiscalization perspective. This document will answer questions such as whether vending machines fall within the scope of the fiscalization system, and if not, how sales through vending machines are handled, and similar issues.

Belgium's GKS 2.0 as registered cash register system became mandatory for new hospitality businesses from July 2026, while businesses already operating GKS 1.0 systems will transition in phases. The new system introduces real-time transmission of transaction data to FPS Finance and requires both the POS system and Fiscal Data Module (FDM) to be certified for GKS 2.0.  The Royal Decree formall... Read more

Brazil has postponed activation of some CBS/IBS validation rules for e-fiscal documents. Missing tax fields will not currently trigger rejection, but reporting obligations and the timetable remain unchanged. Businesses should keep updating and testing ERP/fiscal systems. No new activation date has been announced. Brazil’s Federal Tax Authority and the IBS Management Committee (CGIBS) have po... Read more

Turkey’s GİB updated EArsiv.xsd on August 11, 2026, correcting faturaTipEnum for Investment Incentive Certificate invoices. No separate date was set, so businesses and providers should use the latest schema.

The Czech Financial Administration (Tax Authority) has issued official guidance clarifying whether e-commerce websites must be reported as registration units under the upcoming EET 2.0 sales registration framework. The requirement depends directly on the payment methods accepted across the business's total operations. The Czech’s Tax Authority has explained whether e-commerce businesses must... Read more

Japan has no traditional fiscalization, fiscal codes, device numbers, prescribed formats or mandatory fiscal printers. Receipts, including e-receipts, serve as proof of purchase, support returns/refunds, and may be qualified invoices with required tax data. Accurate records remain essential for Consumption Tax compliance. Japan does not operate a traditional fiscalization system, but proof of purc... Read more

Hungary will discontinue ÁNYK at the end of 2026, shifting VAT return filing toward NAV’s eÁFA platform from Jan. 1, 2027. Businesses can use the web interface or M2M integration based on NAV-held transaction data. Companies should review VAT codes, accounting data and ERP integrations before the transition. Hungary is preparing for a major change in VAT return filing from Janu... Read more

Brazil’s IBS/CBS reform brings new e-invoice requirements from Dec. 1, 2026, including NF-e for certain non-ICMS taxpayers and NFS-e for digital platforms and intangibles. Foreign suppliers may also be affected. Technical specs are due Sept. 1, while registration, scope and transmission rules remain unclear. Brazil has published a new implementation calendar for electronic fiscal documents u... Read more