As Hungary introduces new e-cash registers, the Tax Authority (TA) unveils an advanced, user-friendly service for managing receipts that will come with it, the e-receipts. The system is designed to accept e-receipts submitted to the TA within a 0–24 hour window, ensuring a non-stop, seamless service for both businesses and consumers. In this digital leap, the e-cash registers will send only valida... Read more

On April 9, 2024, Fiscal Solutions organised a free webinar on the topic of "It’s time to grow together." The webinar was held by Fiscal Solutions Legal Consultant Tara Nedeljkovic and Technical Consultant Istvan Bozoki. Read more

This document is a translation of the Draft Decree issued by the Hungarian Minister of Finance on the distribution and operation of electronic cash registers (e-cash registers) the requirements for e-cash registers and the issuance of electronic receipts (e-receipts). Read more

This document is a comprehensive draft decree issued by the Minister of Finance on the distribution and operation of electronic cash registers (e-cash registers) the requirements for e-cash registers, and the issuance of electronic receipts (e-receipts). Read more

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

A plan to reform the current cash register system has been on the agenda for years, and concrete legislation has already been formulated in the recently adopted tax package. Using the new e-cash register system (ePG system), it will also be possible to provide receipts in electronic form, which consumers can access via an application. The ePG system could bring about a significant breakthrough in... Read more

In this discussion, we have introduced our new partner program and what is essential for international growth, while dealing with topics such as - Success factors for POS applications - What does globalization mean? - How to grow globally? Furthermore, we presented benefits for our partners. Last but not least, we presented our fiscal cloud architecture and its important features.You can down... Read more

Larger supermarkets in Hungary will soon have to make it clear to customers if a product has become smaller. This is intended to combat so-called shrinkflation, where items have less content while the price remains the same or even increases. The complete information regarding this subject is outlined below. According to a statement from the country’s government, food retailers with a sales... Read more

A plan to reform the current cash register system has been on the agenda for some time in Hungary, and concrete legislation has already been formulated in the recently adopted tax package. Using the new e-cash register system, it will also be possible to provide receipts in electronic form, which consumers can access via an application. The essence of the new e-cash register (ePG) system is that,... Read more

The redemption fee is a charge added to the price of certain beverage products sold in non-reusable packaging, such as plastic bottles, aluminum cans, glass bottles, or cardboard. The purpose of the redemption fee is to encourage consumers to return the packaging to the seller or a designated collection point, where they can get back the redemption fee in cash or as a voucher. Read more

The purpose of this document is to point out the different fiscal devices and their specific components, specifically to compare the current OPG (online cash register solutions) with the newly announced possibility of ePG (e-cash registers) as new types of devices that will soon be possible in Hungary. Read more

A new law in Hungary will introduce a mandatory return fee system for beverage packaging from January 2024, affecting how VAT is calculated and reported for these products. The changes envisioned include the following.... Read more

From January 1, 2024, VAT will be 0 percent of the purchase price when selling daily newspapers. Online cash register receipts will have to be issued accordingly next year, keeping in mind the right VAT rate. Here is a more comprehensive overview. If a receipt, simplified invoice, or other document for the sale of a daily newspaper is issued using an online cash register, the sale must be recorde... Read more

The purpose of this document is to describe the treatment of e-receipts in Hungary. What is the legal basis for their issuance, how are they different from physical receipts, and what are the rules for their general usage? Read more

This document presents the goals and design principles, as well as key elements of the implementation of the e-invoicing system in Hungary. What are the mandatory functions of the customer application? How does the customer receive an e-receipt? Read more to find out. Read more

A recently published draft law amending certain tax laws in Hungary is a legislative proposal that aims to introduce e-cash registers and e-receipts as a new way of fulfilling the obligation to provide receipts for transactions. The draft law also specifies the rules and requirements for the distribution, operation, licensing, and supervision of e-cash registers and customer applications. Following the entry into force of the draft, cloud or hardware-based e-cash registers will make it possible to fulfill the obligation of providing receipts. Read more