The Slovak Financial Administration has relaunched its inspection campaign “Return 2” to crack down on businesses that repeatedly fail to record sales, with a focus on repeat offenders, first-time inspections, and fraudulent cash register systems. The campaign brings higher fines of up to €30,000, temporary business closures, and potential licence revocations, aiming to protect fair competition an... Read more

Slovakia has launched a public consultation on amendments to the VAT Act introducing mandatory structured e-invoicing and real-time reporting, with the first reforms starting January 1, 2026, and full domestic rollout by January 1, 2027. The system, based on the EU’s ViDA Directive and the Peppol model, will later extend to cross-border transactions in 2030, replacing VAT control statements and st... Read more

Slovakia has opened a public consultation on draft legislation to mandate structured e-invoicing and near real-time VAT reporting from January 2027, aligning with the EU’s ViDA initiative. The phased reform will adopt a 5-corner Peppol model and culminate in the full replacement of Control Statements and EC Sales Lists by mid-2030, supported by a unified tax engine to streamline compliance.  ... Read more

Slovakia’s Financial Administration launched the “Hot Summer 4” campaign to promote proper sales registration in the eKasa system, focusing on education and preventive checks in seasonal and high-risk sectors. With the motto “Better education than a fine,” the initiative encourages both business compliance and public involvement to reduce VAT losses and support fair market practices. The Slovak Fi... Read more

Slovakia is launching a new QR code-based instant payment system that allows customers to pay directly via mobile banking, reducing reliance on card terminals and cutting merchant costs. Developed through a state-university partnership, the system enhances transparency and supports tax compliance by instantly registering transactions at the point of sale. Read more

Slovakia is developing a fully state-controlled QR payment system in partnership with the Slovak University of Technology, aiming to lower merchant costs and reduce reliance on private payment providers. The system will support real-time tax monitoring and transparency, with expected savings ranging from hundreds to millions of euros annually for businesses, while likely becoming a mandatory payme... Read more

Starting July 1, 2030, the EU will eliminate the Intra models for VAT reporting, replacing them with mandatory electronic invoicing under Directive 516/2025. The new system, part of the VIDA 2030 Package, will require businesses to issue standardized e-invoices for all intra-EU B2B transactions, with data transmitted to VIES for cross-border VAT monitoring and fraud prevention. This shift aims to... Read more