The Slovakian Financial Administration found extensive violations in electronic cash register usage, especially in taxis, during inspections. From 1,600 checks, 487 violations resulted in €265,010 fines, prompting ongoing inspections and a targeted taxi campaign.
Financial Administration of Slovakia Uncovers Hundreds of Cash Register Violations and More Inspections are Announced
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The Slovakian Financial Administration has revealed widespread violations of the law on the use of electronic cash registers, following nearly 1,600 inspections in October. Irregularities were found in almost one-third of cases, prompting the launch of a nationwide inspection campaign targeting taxi services. 487 violations detected, with €265,010 in fines imposed. Also, 319 cases involved failure to record sales and 23 sales bans issued and 1 trade license revocation proposed.
The most frequently inspected sectors included retail flower shops, non-specialized retail stores, and hospitality services.
In response to alarming findings, the Financial Administration launched the "Taxi" campaign in early November. Inspectors, acting as customers, are checking whether taxi drivers properly record sales in the e-kasa system.
Between January and October 2025, violations were uncovered in nearly 80% of taxi inspections, with fines totaling €84,950. Tax return analysis also showed that in 2024, almost half of taxi drivers declared either no income or less than €2,000.
Since November 1, inspectors have conducted 222 taxi inspections, with 108 violations (48.65%) detected. Fines already amount to €33,910.
As a reminder, not respecting fiscalization or cash register requirements can lead to:
- Fines for failing to record sales range from €500 to €30,000
- Repeat offenders may face temporary bans of up to 72 hours
Inspections will continue throughout November, across Slovakia, including weekends and night hours.
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