In Portugal, we have the possibility to certify different document types for retail as a POS software producer. The types of documents used in the production depend on the business processes of the retailer's company. Read more

S4FiscalService for Portugal is an installation package for S4FS fiscal middleware in Portugal. An integrative part of the installation package is, among others, the General Interface Description, the Service Interface Description, the Release Notes, the S4F Service Installation Manual, and Service Data Encryption. They are all packed into a zip file that is ready for download. Read more

The European Commission has proposed a reform of the customs rules in the Union, which, among other things, provides for the introduction of customs duties for products whose value is lower than 150 euros. The proposed reform abolishes the current threshold on the basis of which goods with a value of less than 150 euros are exempted from customs duty, which was widely exploited by fraudsters. The... Read more

The biggest impact on retailers and wholesalers is regarding VAT registration, VAT compliance, and cross-border transactions, whereas online marketplaces are impacted the most. Read more

Since VAT is a key component of the fiscalization process, we can state with a certain level of certainty that VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) will impact fiscalization, especially in regard to online retailers and cross-border sales. Read more

In its core, ViDA covers three distinct but interrelated areas of VAT policy: - Digital reporting requirements (DRRs); - The VAT Treatment of the Platform Economy; and - The Single Place of VAT Registration and Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) For each of these pillars, a time frame for implementation is set as follows: Digital Reporting Requirements (DRRs) As of January 2028: The propos... Read more