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The hardware-software fiscalization model was introduced in the HoReCa industry in Belgium, starting its application in 2016.
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Fiscalization is mandatory for all on-premise sales in restaurants or catering services provided by taxpayers whose turnover exceeds EUR 25,000 and, as such, must be registered in the cash register system. For each sale, a fiscal receipt must be produced by the certified cash register. There is no automatic data exchange with the Tax Authorities. To ensure accuracy and reliability, there are predefined devices that can be used and that undergo a certification process where they must meet the requirements of FPS Finance. In fact, there is a mandatory certification process for fiscal devices with POS systems (cash register, POS system, and fiscal data module). The FPS Finance is the official Tax Authority responsible for overseeing fiscal obligations.
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See moreBelgium restricts tobacco sales in supermarkets and reduces alcohol sales points.
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Author: Kristina Dosen
Belgium is the next country to introduce stricter rules on the sale of tobacco and alcohol. One of the measures is a ban on tobacco sales in supermarkets. The number of sales points for alcohol is also going down. The Belgian parliament approved a bill by the Health Minister that imposes stricter rules on the sale of tobacco and alcohol. The main measures are listed below. From April 1, 2025, sup... Read more
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The essential roadmap to VAT registration and VAT rates in Belgium
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Author: Kristina Dosen
Navigating Belgium's VAT landscape is essential for businesses to maintain compliance and capitalize on fiscal opportunities. In this country, VAT regulations cover various types of transactions subject to tax and registration and require certain steps that are stated below. For VAT registration, foreign companies conducting business in Belgium are required to obtain a VAT number. Evidence of bu... Read more
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New legislation confirms that traders cannot refuse cash payments in Belgium.
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Author: Kristina Dosen
Belgian shops, cafes, and restaurants cannot refuse cash payments, even if, for a few years, some restaurants, food trucks, and thrift shops have only accepted cards or other means of payment that are not cash. What else do you need to know? The federal government has approved a bill to that effect proposed almost a year ago, in April 2023, by Economy Minister P. Dermagne. According to EU regula... Read more
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Belgium's e-invoicing rules: Who is obligated to comply and from when?
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Author: Kristina Dosen
Belgium is preparing to introduce electronic invoicing that will affect certain suppliers, customers, and transactions from January 1st, 2026, as explained below. The entry into force of the rules for e-invoicing in Belgium is foreseen to commence on January 1st, 2026, whereas the obligation to issue a structured electronic invoice requires the meeting of the following three factors, explained be... Read more
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New document was uploaded: Recorded webinar: It’s time to grow together
In this discussion, we have introduced our new partner program and what is essential for international growth, while dealing with topics such as - Success factors for POS applications - What does globalization mean? - How to grow globally? Furthermore, we presented benefits for our partners. Last but not least, we presented our fiscal cloud architecture and its important features.You can down... Read more
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See moreDigital Product Passport
Do you even know what DPP is? Digital Product Passports (DPP) are set to play a crucial role in the European Union’s commitment to a circular economy. The purpose of this document is to provide you with a necessary overview of the upcoming Digital Product Passport requirements set to be implemented by the European Union. Read more
Do you even know what DPP is? Digital Product Passports (DPP) are set to play a crucial role in th... Read more
Recorded webinar: It’s time to grow together
In this discussion, we have introduced our new partner program and what is essential for international growth, while dealing with topics such as - Success factors for POS applications - What does globalization mean? - How to grow globally? Furthermore, we presented benefits for our partners. Last but not least, we presented our fiscal cloud architecture and its important features. Read more
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Registration processes in relation to fiscalization in Belgium
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Author: Kristina Dosen
The purpose of this document is to explain the types of registration processes in Belgian fiscalization,obligated subjects of these registration processes, the data, and the steps required to perform the necessary registrations in accordance with the actual regulations in the fiscalization field. Read more
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Overview of the e-invoicing systems in Europe
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Threshold of 25,000 euros excluding VAT in Belgium
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Author: Kristina Dosen
You may already know that fiscalization in Belgium is mandatory for all on-premise sales in restaurants or catering services provided by taxpayers whose turnover exceeds EUR 25,000 and, as such, must be registered in the cash register system. This document reveals all the details you need to know regarding this subject. Read more
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Cash register system in Belgium
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Author: Kristina Dosen
The purpose of this document is to explain the structure of the cash register system, together with the control module, in the Belgian HORECA industry and to point out the differences and functions of each element of that system. Read more
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