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

The Lithuanian Tax Authority clarifies VAT treatment of gifts and samples, stating small-value items are generally non-taxable, while specific rules apply for taxable items. The Lithuanian Tax Authority has issued guidance on how gifts, product samples, and free goods are treated under VAT law. Small-value gifts and free samples distributed to potential buyers — such as food items, low-valu... Read more

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

In Lithuania, vending machines are covered by fiscalization rules, but they are not required to transmit receipt data to the i.EKA systems are like cash registers. Let's delve deeper into this. Read more

The State Tax Inspectorate of Lithuania has issued Order No. VA-30, amending Order No. VA-85, concerning cash registers and vending machines in Lithuania. The amendments extend deadlines for compliance assessments, enable external experts for examinations, clarify existing procedures, improve legal clarity regarding technical requirements, and refine rules for device removal. Additionally, it spec... 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