From UPOS to AI: How Retail Technology Standards Are Evolving
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 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.
Recorded webinar: From OPOS to the Future of AI-Driven Retai
<p dir="auto" style="white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: justify;">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.</p> Read more
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Already subscriber? LoginRetail 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.
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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.
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Already subscriber? LoginRetail 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.
Save the Date - Community Day 2026
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
Why Fiscal Transaction Counters Become So Complicated at the Point of Sale
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
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.
Italy introduces 5% tolerance for payment terminal and receipt discrepancies
Italy
Author: Nikolina Basić
Italy’s Omnibus Decree allows 5% tolerance for minor payment discrepancies, extending Tax Control Framework deadline to December 2026. Italy’s Omnibus Decree, approved by the Council of Ministers in August 2026, introduces a 5% tolerance for minor formal discrepancies between payment data and electronic cash register/receipt data. Under the new rule, retailers can avoid fines and poss... Read more
Software solution in Italy-update of the technical specifications
Italy
Author: Nikolina Basić
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Author: Nikolina Basić
New legislation mandates B2C e-commerce platforms to offer a visible digital "withdrawal button" for easy purchase cancellations. The process requires minimal customer information and immediate confirmation, ensuring cancellations are valid within 14 days, excluding certain products and sales types. In accordance with the latest changes in legislation, all B2C (business-to-consumer) e-commerce pla... Read more
Recorded webinar: Evolution of Fiscalization:From fiscal printers to real-time data platforms
This webinar examines the shift towards real-time data exchange, its implications for recording transactions, and how fiscalization now serves as a source of actionable business intelligence for both businesses and regulators. Agenda: Introduction: Evolution of Fiscalization - From Compliance to Data PlatformsThe Beginning: Fiscal Printers and Early SystemsLimitations of Traditional Fis... Read more
New webinar was uploaded: Recorded webinar: Evolution of Fiscalization:From fiscal printers to real-time data platforms
Fiscalization has transformed from a compliance tool reliant on hardware to dynamic, software-driven platforms linking businesses and tax authorities. The webinar was presented by Dušan Bučevac, Sales Manager at Fiscal Solutions, who covered crucial fiscalization milestones and explained how real-time data has reshaped compliance, transparency, and business decision-making. Read more
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Author: Nikolina Basić
Italy's simplified invoicing threshold will revert to €100 in 2027, but the MEF may adjust it as needed. Italy is making changes to its simplified invoicing system as part of a broader update to its VAT framework. The current threshold for simplified invoices is €400, introduced by a Ministerial Decree on 10 May 2019 and effective from 25 May 2019. Before that, the standard threshold was &eur... Read more
Simplified VAT refund procedure for non-EU Travelers in Italy, starting from July 2026
Italy
Author: Nikolina Basić
Starting July 1, 2026, Italy simplifies VAT refunds for non-EU travelers through cumulative validation. Starting July 1, 2026, Italy will introduce a new rule that makes VAT refunds easier for non-EU travelers. According to Resolution No. 248879, issued by the Customs Agency on April 28, 2026, invoices addressed to the same buyer can now be validated cumulatively, even if the refund request is sub... Read more
Electronic fees portal opened for EV charging operations
Italy
Author: Nikolina Basić
Italy has opened its electronic fees portal for EV charging operators, requiring them to register Energy Servers and begin transmitting charging receipt data to the Revenue Agency. Past receipts from January–May 2026 must be submitted by 6 August 2026, while June 2026 data follows the standard deadline of 30 July 2026. Merchants operating electric car charging stations must now begin transmitting... Read more
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Author: Nikolina Basić
Italy clarified that acquirers must report all physical and virtual payment terminals monthly, even with zero transactions, until the terminal is deactivated or withdrawn. The Italian Revenue Agency has clarified rules for reporting data on physical and virtual payment terminals that are available to merchants but not used for payments. According to the FAQ, operators must send monthly reports fo... Read more
Italy introduces simplified VAT refund validation for tax-free shopping.
Italy
Author: Nikolina Basić
Italy will introduce simplified VAT refund validation for non-EU travellers from July 1, 2026, using the OTELLO 2.0 digital platform to allow passport-based “unique validation” of multiple tax-free invoices at once. The reform aims to reduce queues, improve interoperability between refund operators, extend the export proof deadline from four to six months, while keeping the minimum purchase thresh... Read more
Recorded webinar: Are You Audit-Ready? Retail Tax Checks in Germany, France & Italy
Tax audits are increasingly important in European retail due to high transaction volumes and evolving compliance rules. With different fiscal systems in Germany, France, and Italy, understanding audit focus areas is essential. This webinar covers key audit frameworks, differences, and practical compliance insights for retailers. Read more
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