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Is it possible to correct the documents submitted to i.EKA from the cash register in Lithuania?
The i.EKA project for fiscalization in Lithuania was launched last year. As a reminder, the fiscal devices have been upgraded with a new module, direct communication with tax authorities, and other features. The fiscal documents have also been defined with rules. Besides sales transactions, there are other transactions, such as returns, voids introduced for different situations, on-going errors, e... Read more
The i.EKA project for fiscalization in Lithuania was launched last year. As a reminder, the fiscal d... Read more
Does a QR code have to be present if there are no real-time receipts (invoices, no-Verifactu) in the new fiscalization system in Spain?
Yes, the QR code is a mandatory requirement for both Verifactu and non-Verifactu systems that must be presented on receipts (invoices). If the QR is scanned, the AEAT will know if it has been generated by a Verifactu (which will have sent the corresponding billing record) or a No Verifactu (which will not have sent it and must keep it locally), responding accordingly. If we consider the purpose of... Read more
Yes, the QR code is a mandatory requirement for both Verifactu and non-Verifactu systems that must b... Read more
Updates for e-invoicing in Poland
As a reminder, the e-invoice obligation in Poland has been postponed due to insufficient preparation for the whole project. The system has been analyzed with feedback on the system’s functionality and implementation costs. In general, no changes are planned to the core structure, but B2C invoicing, offline mode, and QR code requirements were discussed. A draft law is expected in March, with consu... Read more
As a reminder, the e-invoice obligation in Poland has been postponed due to insufficient preparation... Read more
What is a POS ID in the context of Norwegian fiscalization?
One of the key requirements for cash register systems is to have an ID number, which is defined as “a unique identifier for the cash register system” in Section 2 of the Cash Register System Act. The ID number is a way to distinguish one cash register system from another and to link the sales data to the specific cash register system that generated it. The ID number must be stated in the X and Z r... Read more
One of the key requirements for cash register systems is to have an ID number, which is defined as “... Read more
Is there any legal limitation on when you should start using the new certified ESIR in Serbia?
If you already have a certified ESIR solution in Serbia and have changed the fiscal version of the ESIR software, you should apply for a new certification and get approval to use the new software. Once the recertification is complete, the question is: when are you obligated to switch to the new version? This answer depends on two cases. As it is the new version of the same ESIR, you can use the pr... Read more
If you already have a certified ESIR solution in Serbia and have changed the fiscal version of the E... Read more
New Q&A on Fiscalization of Tips in Croatia
A new Q&A on the fiscalization of tips was published by the Croatian Tax Authority. The brochure provides further insight into the fiscalization of tips and all its aspects. The brochure is available on our fiscal portal in English: Fiscalizing tips in Croatia Read more
A new Q&A on the fiscalization of tips was published by the Croatian Tax Authority. The brochure pr... Read more
The last extension of the POS-cash register interface in Greece
The following announcement was issued by the Press Office of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance. The extension for 1+1 month was decided by the leadership of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance and AADE to complete without technical problems the major project of interconnecting POS with cash registers. Read more
The following announcement was issued by the Press Office of the Ministry of National Economy and Fi... Read more
New legislation confirms that traders cannot refuse cash payments in Belgium.
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
Belgian shops, cafes, and restaurants cannot refuse cash payments, even if, for a few years, some re... Read more
Marked returnable bottles hit the shelves in Hungary. What do you need to know?
The first bottles with special returnable marks appeared on store shelves in Hungary recently. These products have already been anticipated by environmentally conscious customers. For these goods, traders are obliged to charge a redemption fee of HUF 50. The fee (and a way to recognize such products) is clearly indicated on the price label of the product, both on the bottle and in the description below, so a customer can see which product is returnable. Read more
The first bottles with special returnable marks appeared on store shelves in Hungary recently. These... Read more
How to report price checks according to the Norwegian Cash Register System Regulation
Businesses that use cash registers in Norway must comply with the Cash Register System Regulation, which sets out the requirements and standards for the cash register systems, the sales documents, and the reports. Read more
Businesses that use cash registers in Norway must comply with the Cash Register System Regulation, w... Read more
Discount limits in France were expanded to hygiene products on March 1, 2024.
A new law that aims to protect the interests of manufacturers of non-food consumer products will come into effect on March 1, 2024. The law, known as Egalim III, will limit the discounts that can be applied to products such as laundry detergent, shower gel, or diapers to 34% of their value. The law follows the example of the Egalim I law, which was adopted in 2018 and imposed the same limit on di... Read more
A new law that aims to protect the interests of manufacturers of non-food consumer products will com... Read more
The Cash Payment Limit Reduction in Denmark
In March 2024, Denmark plans to lower the cash payment limit from 20,000 to 15,000 kroner (1300 EUR), marking a significant push towards digitalization. This initiative mirrors Denmark's gradual departure from cash, favoring digital transactions, which already dominate retail purchases. By 2023, digital payments will constitute almost 90% of all transactions in physical stores, facilitated by the... Read more
In March 2024, Denmark plans to lower the cash payment limit from 20,000 to 15,000 kroner (1300 EUR)... Read more
SAF-T in Bulgaria: the latest information
Bulgaria has been working on the SAF-T project, according to the Ministry of Finance. More precisely, the Standard Audit File for Tax (SAF-T) is an international standard for the electronic exchange of data between taxpayers and tax authorities, but its usage and rules differ from country to country. A working version of the Bulgarian SAF-T is available on the National Revenue Agency website: http... Read more
Bulgaria has been working on the SAF-T project, according to the Ministry of Finance. More precisely... Read more
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In the case of online services that are really present today, the problem is determining the right rules for taxation of those services, what the place of supply is, etc. Those services are sold and bought via the internet, web, electronic portals, and similar means, and these services can be considered digital products: services automatically generated by the computer via the internet, distance t... Read more
In the case of online services that are really present today, the problem is determining the right r... Read more
Clarifications on VAT rates for food and beverage services in Portugal
Portugal’s state budget law for 2024 implemented changes to VAT rates for food and beverage services, but there have been not-so-clear rules for certain types of goods and services and their taxation in terms of VAT. That’s why Circular Letter No. 25019 was published to clarify the application of the intermediate VAT rate. More precisely: Food and beverage services detailed in a commercial invo... Read more
Portugal’s state budget law for 2024 implemented changes to VAT rates for food and beverage services... Read more
S4F backoffice patch
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). For each patch it is specified for which countries it is released for and with this information and with information from release notes user should prioritize the installation of the patch if S4F Backoffice is used in specified countries. Even though the patch may be prioritized for specified countries please make sure to install all patches sequentially, including the previous ones (if any) even if they are not related to used countries. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Read more
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intende... Read more
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