Do you even know what DPP is? Digital Product Passports (DPP) are set to play a crucial role in the European Union’s commitment to a circular economy. The purpose of this document is to provide you with a necessary overview of the upcoming Digital Product Passport requirements set to be implemented by the European Union. Read more

The number of openings of the cash register drawer without a sale or repayment being registered (zero registration) must be stated in X and Z reports. All the details regarding this topic are explained as follows:. Read more

In Norway, the obligation to issue receipts is a matter of regulatory compliance for sellers. The Cash Register System Regulation mandates that a sale cannot be registered without generating a receipt, whether paper-based or electronic. However, the question of whether a customer should be asked if they want a receipt falls under the purview of the Bookkeeping Regulation. According to Section 2-6... Read more

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

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

End-of-day, or Z reports, are daily summaries of cash transactions that must be prepared by enterprises that use cash register systems and are required to keep accounts. The Bookkeeping Regulation sets the rules for how to prepare and store Z reports. Let's find out more about this. According to Section 5a-14, Z reports can be either printed on paper or saved electronically in the cash register s... 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

The short answer is yes; penalty fines and coercive fines can be imposed on foreign POS suppliers. The regulations are applicable to all suppliers offering cash register systems for sale, lease, or lending in the Norwegian market, irrespective of whether the transaction occurs within Norway or from other countries. In cases where a foreign supplier directly sells a cash register system to an enti... Read more

According to the Norwegian Cash Register Systems Act, it is not mandatory for a cash register system (POS) to have the capability to print copies of receipts. But how can we prevent abuse if a cash register system incorporates this function? Read more

Norway has some rules and regulations for retailers regarding sales and returns. These rules affect how receipts are issued and saved. The short answer is that sales and returns can be combined on the same receipt, but they can also be issued separately, depending on the capabilities of the POS system. Sales and returns can be on the same receipt if the cash register system can separate them and... Read more

Starting January 1, 2024, purchases under 350 kroner (~30 EUR) from foreign online stores will be subject to VAT and potential customs duties. Consumers are advised to verify whether the foreign online store they are buying from is collecting Norwegian VAT. In cases where the online store is not registered, the goods will be halted at the Norwegian border for the payment of VAT and potential custo... Read more

The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the fiscalization requirements by comparing and contrasting the rules and regulations in Norway and Denmark. The document itself will include all relevant information from the most important laws that regulate this matter and provide insight into the similarities and differences between these two fiscal systems. The reason for comparing these two fiscal systems is that the Danish system is based on the Norwegian fiscal system with few differences, which will be highlighted in the text. Read more

As a retailer in Norway, it's important to stay informed about the regulated operating hours set by both the Norwegian government and local authorities. The retail operating hours determine when you can open and close your shop and how long you can stay open on different days of the week and on public holidays. Here are some of the main things you should know about the retail operating hours in No... Read more

In the world of cash registers and point-of-sale systems, the term 'price check' is a familiar one. However, interestingly, neither the Norwegian Cash Register System Act nor the Cash Register System Regulation offer an explicit definition of this term. So, what exactly does a 'price check' entail? Read more

What you need to know when it comes to pro forma invoices in Norway? A pro-forma invoice is a document issued by a seller to a prospective buyer before the actual sale takes place. It serves as a detailed proposal that outlines the goods or services being offered, including their price, quantity, and any other relevant information. Essentially, a pro-forma invoice acts as a non-binding offer, giv... Read more

This document represents an introduction to the types of e-invoicing models in European countries as well as the key conclusions made during this research. Read more