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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 moreIs the usage of certified cash register systems expanding to other sectors in Belgium?

Belgium's federal government plans to expand the use of certified cash register systems (black boxes) beyond the HORECA sector to other fraud-sensitive industries, though specific sectors have yet to be confirmed. Small-scale businesses with annual revenues below €25,000 will remain exempt, but the calculation method for this threshold may be revised. Read more
Is the usage of certified cash register...

Belgium's federal government plans to expand the use of certified cash register systems (black boxes... Read more
The FPS Finance has published a new POS Certification Guide for GKS 2.0 solutions in Belgium.

The FPS Finance in Belgium has published a new POS Certification Guide for GKS 2.0 solutions, providing detailed instructions on the certification process. The guide includes an application form, testing procedures, required documentation, and step-by-step guidance to ensure compliance. Read more
The FPS Finance has published a new POS...

The FPS Finance in Belgium has published a new POS Certification Guide for GKS 2.0 solutions, provid... Read more
FPS Finance in Belgium releases updates to technical documentation—Use Cases for GKS 2.0.

Belgian Tax Authority – The FPS Finance has published updates to the technical documentation for new GKS 2.0 solutions. The update concerns Use Cases for new cash register systems 2.0, specifically UseCases BasicSet POS_FDM, which include how various transactions are handled. Read more
FPS Finance in Belgium releases updates...

Belgian Tax Authority – The FPS Finance has published updates to the technical documentation for new... Read more
The FPS Finance in Belgium releases an updated version of the technical specification for POS and fiscal data module communication concerning GKS 2.0.

FPS Finance has published updates to the technical document—the detailed description of the operation and communication between the cash register (POS) system and the fiscal data module. The current version of this document is 1.7. FPS Finance published version 1.6, followed by version 1.7 immediately. This document explains technical specifications for operating the software and communication bet... Read more
The FPS Finance in Belgium releases an u...

FPS Finance has published updates to the technical document—the detailed description of the operatio... Read more
Overview of VAT developments in Belgium in motion

Belgium is implementing significant VAT reforms effective January 2025, including direct debit payments, automatic monthly refunds for monthly filers, and extended deadlines for quarterly returns. In the following, we unveil more about the penalties. Read more
Overview of VAT developments in Belgium...

Belgium is implementing significant VAT reforms effective January 2025, including direct debit payme... Read more
Z Report requirements in Belgian fiscalization

In Belgium, Z reports are essential fiscal documents generated at the end of each business day for every cash register system, including electronic journal (ECR) and PC-POS systems. They consist of the Daily Financial Z report, which provides a turnover breakdown and transaction summary, and the Daily User Z report, which details user-specific activities such as logins, receipts, and VAT contributions. Read more
Z Report requirements in Belgian fiscali...

In Belgium, Z reports are essential fiscal documents generated at the end of each business day for e... Read more
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See moreRecorded webinar: E-invoicing for Global Retailers
If you are struggling with complex e-invoicing implementations across multiple countries, and if you are concerned about mounting costs, potential delays, or compliance risks, our webinar will help you to learn how global retailers can streamline e-invoicing efficiently! With countries worldwide mandating e-invoicing, international retailers face unique challenges adapting to new regulations acros... Read more
Recorded webinar: E-invoicing for Global...
If you are struggling with complex e-invoicing implementations across multiple countries, and if you... Read more
API-protocol between FDM & Fincloud

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
API-protocol between FDM & Fincloud

This document, titled API-protocol between FDM & Fincloud (EN Draft), outlines the API protocol's te... 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 (BE)

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)

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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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 (EN)

The new Royal Decree has the purpose of adding certain requirements and changing earlier ones where it mandates secure storage and automatic digital transmission of receipt data to FPS Finance. It introduces digital signatures on receipts and specifies an implementation timeline from July 1, 2025, to January 1, 2028, based on the cash register system's registration date. The Minister of Finance is... Read more
Royal Decree amending the Royal Decree 1...

The new Royal Decree has the purpose of adding certain requirements and changing earlier ones where... Read more
Royal Decree amending the Royal Decree 12.2009 (BE)

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
Royal Decree amending the Royal Decree 1...

This document is the original Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requirements... Read more