Italy clarified that acquirers must report all physical and virtual payment terminals monthly, even with zero transactions, until the terminal is deactivated or withdrawn. The Italian Revenue Agency has clarified rules for reporting data on physical and virtual payment terminals that are available to merchants but not used for payments. According to the FAQ, operators must send monthly reports fo... Read more

Italy will introduce simplified VAT refund validation for non-EU travellers from July 1, 2026, using the OTELLO 2.0 digital platform to allow passport-based “unique validation” of multiple tax-free invoices at once. The reform aims to reduce queues, improve interoperability between refund operators, extend the export proof deadline from four to six months, while keeping the minimum purchase thresh... Read more

Tax audits are increasingly important in European retail due to high transaction volumes and evolving compliance rules. With different fiscal systems in Germany, France, and Italy, understanding audit focus areas is essential. This webinar covers key audit frameworks, differences, and practical compliance insights for retailers. Read more

Tax audits are becoming an increasingly important part of modern tax systems across Europe, especially in the retail sector where transaction volumes are high and compliance requirements are constantly evolving. With different fiscalization models in place across Germany, France, and Italy, understanding what authorities actually check during tax audits is essential for retailers and software pro... Read more

Merchants in Italy may gain a 5% tolerance on penalties for payment terminal errors. An amendment proposed to reduce fines for minor discrepancies, responding to trade associations' complaints about harsh penalties. Merchants in Italt may soon benefit from a 5% tolerance on penalties for errors in connecting payment terminals with electronic cash registers. An amendment to the Fiscal Decree, anno... Read more

Tax audits are becoming an increasingly important part of modern tax systems across Europe, especially in the retail sector where transaction volumes are high and compliance requirements are constantly evolving. With different fiscalization models in place across Germany, France, and Italy, understanding what authorities actually check during tax audits is essential for retailers and software pro... Read more

The Italian Revenue Agency has announced new updates to several technical specifications and attachments related to the transmission of receipts and software solutions. let's delve deeper into this! Read more