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The hardware-software fiscalization model was introduced in the HoReCa industry in Belgium, starting its application in 2016. Belgium adopted the euro (€) as its official currency on January 1, 1999.
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Fiscalization is expected to be extended to sectors beyond HoReCa in the future; however, no specific timelines or detailed regulatory guidance have been announced to date.
Type of fiscalization: Hardware/Software
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See moreBelgium Considers Single 9% Reduced VAT Rate to Merge Current Reduced Rates
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
Belgium's authorities are discussing merging the 6% and 12% reduced VAT rates into a single 9% intermediate rate. Read more
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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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Belgium updates: Parliament to confirm earlier announced VAT rate changes for certain product categories
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
Belgium is confirming previously announced VAT rate changes, particularly for hospitality and leisure sectors. Two Royal Decrees are reaffirmed: one reinstates a 6% rate for heat pump installations retroactive to January 2026, while another increases VAT rates for pesticides and furnished accommodation from March 2026, impacting related businesses. Belgium is moving forward with the parliamentary... Read more
Belgium is confirming previously announced VAT rate changes, particularly for hospitality and leisur... Read more
Belgium is moving diplomatic tax exemptions process online, phasing out paper form
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
Belgium is replacing its paper-based customs exemption system with a digital platform starting July 1, 2026, enabling diplomatic missions and international organisations to obtain approval for duty-free goods in about 30 minutes through suppliers. Read more
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Belgium GKS 2.0 Rollout with Fixed Timelines through a Royal Decree
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Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Belgium has postponed the rollout of its GKS 2.0 fiscal cash register system, extending the final compliance deadline to 2029. The new system will require certified cash registers that transmit transaction data in real time to the tax authority and creates a legal basis for future expansion beyond the hospitality sector. Read more
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New webinar was uploaded: Recorded webinar: Upcoming Changes and Fiscalization Status in: Belgium, Hungary, Romania
The webinar was presented by Tara Nedeljković, Team Lead of Legal Consultants, specialized in fiscal compliance across multiple European markets. From e-receipts, QR codes and cloud-based systems to mandatory e-invoicing, Europe is entering a new phase of digital tax compliance. Hungary, Romania, Belgium and Croatia are introducing major fiscalization updates that will directly impact retailers, POS vendors and software providers across the region. Read more
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Latest document for Belgium
See moreEV-chargers from the Fiscalization Perspective in Belgium
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
The purpose of this document is to provide a comprehensive overview of the fiscalization treatment and regulatory framework surrounding electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Belgium. This includes how EV chargers are classified under fiscal laws, whether they fall within the scope of fiscalization, and what obligations exist for suppliers operating in this domain. Read more
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API-protocol between FDM & Fincloud
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Author: Kristina Dosen
This document, titled API-protocol between FDM & Fincloud (EN Draft), outlines the API protocol's technical specifications governing the interaction between the Fiscal Data Module (FDM) and FPS Finances in Belgium. It is in English and provides details, high-level design, core technical aspects, and primary functionalities of the protocol, which is part of the Belgian fiscal compliance system. Read more
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Royal Decree amending the Royal Decree of October 1, 2013, with regard to the certification of a registered cash register system in the catering sector (BE)
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Author: Kristina Dosen
This document is a comprehensive Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requirements for new cash register systems (GKS 2.0). It represents an amendment to a previous version which is the Royal Decree from October 2013, and changes certain requirements for the topics that the first Royal Decree covered. Read more
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This document is a comprehensive Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requiremen... Read more
Royal Decree amending the Royal Decree of October 1, 2013, with regard to the certification of a registered cash register system in the catering sector (EN)
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Author: Kristina Dosen
This document is a translation of the Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requirements for new cash register systems (GKS 2.0) to English. This document represents the translated version of the original document that is an amendment to a previous version, the Royal Decree from October 2013. It changes certain requirements for the topics that the first Royal Decree covered. Read more
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Royal Decree amending the Royal Decree 12.2009 (EN)
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Author: Kristina Dosen
This document is a translation of the Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requirements for new cash register systems (GKS 2.0) to the English language. This document represents the translated version of the original document that is an amendment to a previous version which is the Royal Decree dated 30th of December 2009, and changes certain requirements for the topics that the first Royal Decree covered. Read more
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This document is a translation of the Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requi... Read more
Royal Decree amending the Royal Decree 12.2009 (BE)
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Author: Kristina Dosen
This document is the original Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requirements for new cash register systems (GKS 2.0). It represents an amendment to a previous version which is the Royal Decree from the end of December 2009. It changes certain requirements for the topics that the first Royal Decree had previously defined. Read more
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This document is the original Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requirements... Read more