This technical specification outlines the procedures for integrating with the Croatian Tax Administration’s Fiscalization Information System (CIS). It defines how businesses must electronically submit invoices, self-service transactions, and tips (gratuities) in real time using XML messages over secure web services. Read more

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. Read more

Croatia has released a draft of the new Fiscalization Act for public consultation, proposing major changes for both B2C and B2B transactions. All invoices issued to consumers must now be fiscalized, regardless of payment method—including online payments via Stripe, PayPal, or bank transfers. Read more

A new EU Trust List format, TLv6, will officially replace TLv5 in May 2025 as part of the updated eIDAS Regulation (EU 2024/1183). It introduces key technical changes like a new URI field, updated signature format, and optional phone number support. Organizations must update their systems to avoid signature validation failures and service disruptions, as TLv5 will no longer be valid once TLv6 take... Read more

Croatia's new fiscalization law mandates electronic invoicing for all B2B, B2G, and B2C transactions, starting with VAT payers on January 1, 2026, and extending to non-VAT businesses on January 1, 2027, with a free invoicing application provided. Businesses must register their chosen e-invoice distribution and fiscalization methods between September 1 and December 31 of this year, and specific invoice payments up to 700 EUR must be reported to the Tax Administration via fiscalization messages. Read more

The EU adopted the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package on March 11, 2025, introducing major changes to the VAT system starting January 1, 2027. Key reforms include mandatory digital VAT reporting by 2030, new VAT collection rules for online platforms, and expanded One-Stop Shop (OSS) registration to simplify cross-border compliance. Additional measures, such as mandatory e-invoicing, phasing out... Read more

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. Read more

Croatia plans to introduce mandatory e-invoicing and e-reporting for domestic B2B transactions starting January 1, 2026, as part of its Fiscalization 2.0 initiative, with a public consultation launched on February 27, 2025. The system will include a taxpayer directory (AMS), a reporting platform ("FiskApplication"), and a free e-invoicing tool ("MICROeINVOICE"), aligning with local extensions of EN16931. Implementation will begin with fiscal cash registers for B2C transactions in September 2025, followed by mandatory e-invoicing for businesses in January 2026, and an extension to small enterprises and B2G transactions in January 2027. Read more

The Croatian government is implementing price controls on 70 essential products starting February 7, 2025, to combat inflation and ensure affordability for consumers. Retailers must clearly display controlled prices, post informational posters, and designate specific sales areas for these items in larger stores. Read more

The European Commission is tightening regulations on e-commerce imports to address the surge of unsafe and counterfeit goods, particularly from China, by reforming customs rules and increasing product safety checks. Key measures include removing the duty exemption for low-value parcels, introducing a potential customs fee, establishing priority control areas, and launching an EU-wide product safet... Read more

As of February 1, 2025, Croatia's ePorezna system now allows businesses to electronically submit a VAT Correction Form to adjust their tax base for unpaid receivables exceeding 12 months. This update ensures businesses are not burdened by VAT on uncollected income, aligning with the Value Added Tax Act and Ordinance. Read more

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. Read more

S4F backoffice installer is intended for users who are installing the software for the first time. Please make sure to obtain latest version of installer and to apply all subsequent patches that are released subsequently. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. This version of the Backoffice installer supports the following countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. Read more

The Croatian Tax Administration is alerting businesses using the fiscalization system that the server certificate is expiring in February 2025. To avoid disruptions in fiscalizing invoices, taxpayers need to update their software with the new certificate. Taxpayers must know these key dates and required actions: -          Expiration Date: The current... Read more

Croatia's Fiscalization 2.0, set to launch in 2026, will introduce mandatory eInvoices for VAT reporting, expanding fiscalization to B2B and B2G transactions. The reform aims to streamline compliance, reduce administrative burdens, and modernize tax reporting through digital tools like the "FiskApplication" for businesses and freelancers.   On January 24, 2025, Croatia’s finance minist... Read more

The Croatian Entrepreneurs’ Association (UGP) has urged the government to implement a uniform VAT reduction on food products, arguing that high VAT rates contribute to rising living costs and inflation. This call comes amid growing public frustration, with consumer groups organizing boycotts to protest price increases and Croatia recording the highest inflation rate in the eurozone at 4.5% in Dece... Read more