Community Day fosters connections, enhances relationships, encourages knowledge sharing, and aims to create meaningful experiences for all participants. Community Day is more than just an event. It’s something we created to bring our customers, partners and colleagues together, strengthen the relationships we’ve built over the years and create space for new ones to grow. We want every... 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. 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

Retail standards are entering a new phase as cloud, mobile technologies and AI reshape how systems communicate. Fiscal Solutions’ webinar explored the evolution from UPOS and POSLog to digital receipt standards, retail ontology and AI-ready models designed to support the next generation of global retail. Retail technology has changed dramatically over the past three decades, yet many standar... Read more

Retail technology doesn’t work without standards. Behind POS systems, eReceipts, and the technologies connecting the retail ecosystem are standards that have evolved for decades—from OPOS and ARTS to today’s landscape. What’s next? In this webinar, Roland Zališevskij, Co-Founder of Fiscal Solutions, explores the evolution of retail standards.

The 3rd Annual Community Day on October 15, 2026, at Mona Plaza Belgrade focuses on fiscalization. No sales pitches or commercial agendas allowed. We are pleased to announce Community Day 2026! This is the 3rd annual edition of our community event. 📅 October 15, 2026📍 Mona Plaza Belgrade A unique gathering for the fiscalization and retail technology community. Focused on knowledge sharing, i... Read more

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

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

Japan is a non-fiscal retail market with no mandatory fiscal devices, cash-register certification or real-time tax authorization. Compliance relies on tax, accounting and consumer rules, with receipts as proof of sale, Qualified/Simplified Invoices, e-receipts, flexible formats and correct Consumption Tax records. Japan represents an interesting example of a non-fiscal retail market, where busines... Read more

In this overview, we present the basics of Japan: a non-fiscal country with no mandatory POS certification, hardware requirements, or tax authority communication, but businesses must issue receipts as proof of purchase.

The Q&A document is an essential resource that provides clear answers to the most frequently asked questions in retail. It saves valuable time by consolidating complex information into a practical and accessible format. Prepared by our team of experienced experts, it addresses key issues such as document types, business processes, the registration process and the applicable laws and regulations.

The purpose of this document is to emphasize the most important characteristics and requirements regarding receipts, invoices, return policies, online sales, record keeping, cash registers, VAT recording, penalties and store registration in the system of Japan.

The document explains Japan’s voluntary e-invoicing framework, the Qualified Invoice System, Peppol/JP PINT requirements and the risks of non-compliance. 

The document explains the main payment methods used in Japan, including cash, credit and debit cards, Konbini payments, e-money, IC cards and QR-code payments. It highlights that Japan remains relatively cash-oriented, especially among small businesses and in rural areas, while digital payment options are becoming increasingly common. It also describes how JCB card payments and Konbini payments work in practice. 

The document establishes the legal basis for retail contracts and sales, including payment, ownership transfer, product defects, price reductions, cancellations, refunds, damages and limitation periods, and indirectly supports receipt issuance by allowing the payer to request proof of payment.