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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 moreDo devices like vending machines and kiosks in Belgium need to be equipped with GKS?
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
The Tax Authority in Belgium has provided distinction on the fiscalization requirements for certain specific devices like kiosks, vending machines, etc., making important distinctions based on their setup and connection to POS systems (if any) and if they need to be fiscalized. Read more
The Tax Authority in Belgium has provided distinction on the fiscalization requirements for certain... Read more
Belgian FPS Finance has published another set of documents for new cash register systems as Use Cases for Reports from GKS 2.0.
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
The Belgian Tax Authorities have released the first version of UseCasesReportsBasic POS_FDM_1.0 and an updated version of UseCases BasicSet POS_FDM as part of the GKS 2.0 documentation, providing essential guidance on report management and basic transaction handling for cash register systems, including JSON message formats, to ensure compliance for POS and FDM solution providers. The Belgian Tax A... Read more
The Belgian Tax Authorities have released the first version of UseCasesReportsBasic POS_FDM_1.0 and... Read more
More tax control possibilities are coming with GKS 2.0 in Belgium.
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
Let's With the introduction of GKS 2.0 to Belgium, several significant changes will be implemented to upgrade the tax control mechanisms as well. The introduction of advanced online control systems is expected to increase tax compliance significantly. Additionally, online tax controls will be possible without a tax inspector visiting the establishment. If establishments inside the fiscalization... Read more
Let's With the introduction of GKS 2.0 to Belgium, several significant changes will be implemented t... Read more
Draft API Protocol Specifications for FDM Integration with FPS Finances is published in Belgium
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Author: Tara Nedeljkovic
The FPS Finance, as the tax authority in Belgium, has published another technical document concerning the upcoming GKS 2.0 solutions. The document outlines the technical specifications for an API protocol between the Fiscal Data Module (FDM) and FPS Finances in Belgium, focusing on ensuring tax compliance through electronic monitoring of business transactions in specific industries It provides a... Read more
The FPS Finance, as the tax authority in Belgium, has published another technical document concernin... Read more
New document was uploaded: 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
This document, titled API-protocol between FDM & Fincloud (EN Draft), outlines the API protocol's te... Read more
Belgian FPS Finance has published the first Use cases set for GKS 2.0 solutions
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Author: Tara Nedeljkovic
The Belgian FPS Finance has released the initial set of use cases for GKS 2.0 solutions, known as the UseCases BasicSet POS FDM. This set includes a comprehensive folder detailing various use cases and the corresponding JSON messages. The publication aims to provide clear guidelines and examples for implementing GKS 2.0 solutions effectively. By offering these resources, FPS Finance seeks to ensur... Read more
The Belgian FPS Finance has released the initial set of use cases for GKS 2.0 solutions, known as th... Read more
Latest document for Belgium
See moreAPI-protocol between FDM & Fincloud
Belgium
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
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)
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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
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
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)
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Author: Kristina Dosen
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
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)
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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
This document is the original Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requirements... Read more
Recorded webinar: Managing fiscal requirements in Belgium
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Author: Kristina Dosen
On July 25th, 2024, Fiscal Solutions organized a free webinar on "Managing fiscal requirements in Belgium". The webinar was held by Fiscal Solutions Legal Consultant Tara Nedeljkovic. Read more
On July 25th, 2024, Fiscal Solutions organized a free webinar on "Managing fiscal requirements in Be... Read more