When running an e-commerce business, understanding and configuring VAT (Value-Added Tax) is essential, especially if you sell internationally. For businesses delivering products to Europe, VAT compliance isn't optional—it's mandatory. Whether you’re based in France, the United States, or Australia, if you sell to European customers, setting the correct VAT rates is crucial. Read more

Obtaining a registration certificate in the National Register of Companies (RNE) is now possible. Previously, only an extract of RNE registration and a notification from the one-stop shop for business formalities served as proof of your registration in the RNE. If your company is registered with the RNE, you can obtain a registration certificate via data.inpi.fr or the Business Directory. The Nati... Read more

There has been a lot of talk and delays on the introduction of "B2C e-reporting" in France. This new system will require businesses to transmit daily cumulative B2C sales data, including VAT details, the number of transactions, and sales categories. The categories include sales of goods, sales of services, sales not subject to VAT in France, and sales covered by the profit margin regime, such as s... Read more

Exporting goods from France means shipping or transporting them outside the European Union (EU). According to EU law and French tax regulations, these exports are exempt from French VAT. Read more

As online shopping continues to grow, the European Union is planning to implement new regulations to protect local e-commerce sellers. One significant change affects consumers who shop on international platforms like Temu or AliExpress. The EU has already taken some steps at the first sign of growing foreign e-commerce sellers, and since July 1, 2021, all goods entering the EU, regardless of their... Read more

One way to validate VAT numbers in the EU is the VAT Information Exchange System (VIES), which is a crucial tool for businesses operating within the European Union. Owned by the European Commission, VIES is a search engine that retrieves data from national VAT databases to verify VAT numbers. Here’s a detailed look at how VIES works and its significance. How VIES Works When a search is made usi... 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. 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. Please note that this patch contains changes for following country: France Read more

Opening a business on Sunday in France is, in principle, prohibited. This day is traditionally intended for employees to rest (article L3132-3 of the labor code)  who cannot work more than six days a week. There are, however, a certain number of exceptions to Sunday rest. They may be temporary, permanent, granted by the prefecture or the town hall, or based on a geographical basis.   In t... Read more

To protect small producers and vendors and to enhance competitiveness, France has specific rules when it comes to discounts and how they can be applied. Only during the so-called sales periods can larger discounts be implemented, even going below the purchase price. Sales dates are legally regulated, ensuring consistency and predictability for consumers and retailers alike. As the summer sales sea... 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. 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

We previously reported that the new obligation to inform consumers about quantity reduction, or shrinkflation', will take effect on July 1st, 2024. These terms refer to commercial practices that mask the reduction in quantity (weight or volume) of products while maintaining or increasing their prices. Although legal, this practice faces strong criticism for being hard to detect at the time of purc... Read more

Operating a restaurant comes with a host of challenges. One of the key issues, collection management—often seen as a burden and expense by restaurateurs—has grown in significance for managing establishments. Payment systems have become a pivotal component in the digitalization of your restaurant. When linked with your POS software, these solutions can save you time, enhance business management, an... Read more

S4FiscalService for France is an installation package for S4FS fiscal middleware in France. An integrative part of the installation package is, among others, the General Interface Description, the Service Interface Description, Release Notes, the S4F Service Installation Manual, and sensitive data encryption. They are all packed in a zip file that is ready for download Read more

Infocert, one of the two accredited POS certification bodies in France, has announced significant updates to its NF525 Certification Rules. The new version, NF525 v2.3, brings several important changes and enhancements aimed at modernising the certification framework. Read more

This document contains an overview of the presence of fiscalization and its types in all European countries. Read more

The purpose of this document is to show the differences between Infocert’s NF 525 Certification Rules version 2.2 and version 2.32. The NF 525 certification rules are published by Infocert, one of two accredited POS certification bodies in France. These rules are used as guidelines for preparation and the process of certification. Since the certification process is thorough and meticulous, following these rules is a prerequisite for successfully passing the certification. Read more