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General
iThe General section provides a high-level overview of fiscalization and retail compliance requirements in each country. It may include country information, type of fiscalization model, main obligations and practical compliance context. This section helps users quickly understand how the country’s fiscal system works.
Legal
iThe Legal section covers the rules and official information needed to understand fiscalization and related compliance obligations in each country. It includes official laws, draft regulations, tax authority guidance, public consultations, legal interpretations, and updates on upcoming regulatory changes. This section helps users identify the legal basis of each requirement and follow the regulatory context behind fiscal, e-invoicing, e-reporting and retail compliance obligations.
Technical
iThe Technical section provides practical information on how fiscal, e-invoicing, e-reporting and other compliance requirements apply to POS, ERP, middleware and other business systems. This section may include details on technical integrations, data formats, communication with tax authorities, fiscal devices, electronic documents, archiving, offline mode, certification and mandatory system functionalities. Its purpose is to give users clear and implementation-oriented guidance for operation in a specific country.
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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.
Belgium
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
Latest news for Belgium
See moreFrom UPOS to AI: How Retail Technology Standards Are Evolving
Retail standards are entering a new phase as cloud, mobile technologies and AI reshape how systems communicate. Fiscal Solutions’ webinar explored the evolution from UPOS and POSLog to digital receipt standards, retail ontology and AI-ready models designed to support the next generation of global retail. Retail technology has changed dramatically over the past three decades, yet many standar... Read more
Retail standards are entering a new phase as cloud, mobile technologies and AI reshape how systems communicate. Fiscal Solutions’ webinar explored the evolution from UPOS and POSLog to digital receipt standards, retail ontology and AI-ready models designed to support the next generation of global retail.
Refund or Correction - What Belgian Businesses and POS Providers Need to Know Under GKS 2.0
Belgium
Author: Tara Nedeljković
Belgium’s Cash register system 2.0 (GKS 2.0) FAQ published by Tax Authority clarifies that refunds, corrections and other negative transactions cannot all be treated in the same way. Affected businesses must distinguish the reason for the adjustment because each situation has a different fiscal treatment and reporting consequence. TA has further clarified how negative transactions shou... Read more
Belgium’s Cash register system 2.0 (GKS 2.0) FAQ published by Tax Authority clarifies that refunds, corrections and other negative transactions cannot all be treated in the same way. Affected businesses must distinguish the reason for the adjustment because each situation has a different fiscal treatment and reporting consequence.
Belgium
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02.09.2026.
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
New webinar was uploaded: Recorded webinar: From OPOS to the Future of AI-Driven Retai
Retail technology doesn’t work without standards. Behind POS systems, eReceipts, and the technologies connecting the retail ecosystem are standards that have evolved for decades—from OPOS and ARTS to today’s landscape. What’s next? In this webinar, Roland Zališevskij, Co-Founder of Fiscal Solutions, explores the evolution of retail standards.
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Already subscriber? LoginRetail technology doesn’t work without standards. Behind POS systems, eReceipts, and the technologies connecting the retail ecosystem are standards that have evolved for decades—from OPOS and ARTS to today’s landscape. What’s next? In this webinar, Roland Zališevskij, Co-Founder of Fiscal Solutions, explores the evolution of retail standards.
Save the Date - Community Day 2026
The 3rd Annual Community Day on October 15, 2026, at Mona Plaza Belgrade focuses on fiscalization. No sales pitches or commercial agendas allowed. We are pleased to announce Community Day 2026! This is the 3rd annual edition of our community event. 📅 October 15, 2026📍 Mona Plaza Belgrade A unique gathering for the fiscalization and retail technology community. Focused on knowledge sharing, i... Read more
Why Fiscal Transaction Counters Become So Complicated at the Point of Sale
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
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.
When Do Belgian HoReCa Businesses Need to Switch to GKS 2.0?
Belgium
Author: Tara Nedeljković
Belgium's GKS 2.0 as registered cash register system became mandatory for new hospitality businesses from July 2026, while businesses already operating GKS 1.0 systems will transition in phases. The new system introduces real-time transmission of transaction data to FPS Finance and requires both the POS system and Fiscal Data Module (FDM) to be certified for GKS 2.0. The Royal Decree formall... Read more
Belgium's GKS 2.0 as registered cash register system became mandatory for new hospitality businesses from July 2026, while businesses already operating GKS 1.0 systems will transition in phases. The new system introduces real-time transmission of transaction data to FPS Finance and requires both the POS system and Fiscal Data Module (FDM) to be certified for GKS 2.0.
Belgium
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20.08.2026.
08:11H
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
Most important documents for Belgium
See moreE - receipts in Belgium
Belgium
Author: Tara Nedeljković
The purpose of this document is to provide the most important information regarding the issuance of the e-receipts in Belgium, that is what conditions must be met for a receipt to be considered a receipt in electronic form.
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Already subscriber? LoginThe purpose of this document is to provide the most important information regarding the issuance of the e-receipts in Belgium, that is what conditions must be met for a receipt to be considered a receipt in electronic form.
Belgium
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11.08.2026.
13:40H
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
Country overview – Belgium
Belgium
Author: Tara Nedeljković
We present you this valuable overview of the fiscalization requirements in Belgium with precise and concise information about topics of high interest for retailers and POS businesses, such as general topics, fiscalization type, fiscal devices, types of fiscal documents, etc.
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Already subscriber? LoginWe present you this valuable overview of the fiscalization requirements in Belgium with precise and concise information about topics of high interest for retailers and POS businesses, such as general topics, fiscalization type, fiscal devices, types of fiscal documents, etc.
Belgium
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06.08.2026.
12:48H
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
Legal requirements - Belgium
Belgium
Author: Tara Nedeljković
This unique document, developed by our experienced fiscal experts, unveils a precise analysis of the legal requirements for fiscalization in Belgium. You’ll find all the details concerning the fiscalization subjects in Belgium, the issuing of the receipts, the main elements of the cash register systems, receipt layout, receipt elements, certification, registration, and much more.
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Already subscriber? LoginThis unique document, developed by our experienced fiscal experts, unveils a precise analysis of the legal requirements for fiscalization in Belgium. You’ll find all the details concerning the fiscalization subjects in Belgium, the issuing of the receipts, the main elements of the cash register systems, receipt layout, receipt elements, certification, registration, and much more.
Belgium
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06.08.2026.
12:47H
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
Threshold of 25,000 euros excluding VAT in Belgium
Belgium
Author: Tara Nedeljković
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.
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Already subscriber? LoginYou 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.
Belgium
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06.08.2026.
12:46H
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
Technical overview – Belgium
Belgium
Author: Kristina Dosen
This document addresses all the technical details regarding fiscalizaton process in Belgium. In this presentation, we deal with topics such as technical fiscal requirements, certification of the software, fiscal data module integration, etc. Read more
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Belgium
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15.05.2025.
09:51H
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Author: Kristina Dosen
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)
Belgium
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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Belgium
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20.08.2024.
13:58H
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Author: Kristina Dosen