Poland to Require Mandatory Return and Disposal of Unused Cash Registers from July 2026

Poland’s Ministry of Finance plans targeted VAT Act amendments effective July 1, 2026, introducing stricter rules for handling fiscal devices. Businesses will be required to deregister and return all unused cash registers to manufacturers for disposal, with penalties for non-compliance to prevent misuse of outdated equipment.

The Ministry of Finance has announced a focused set of amendments to the VAT Act, with a key change affecting the use and disposal of fiscal devices scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.

The changes are designed to address existing gaps in the VAT system and modernize regulations for the contemporary market.

A new obligation for businesses is the requirement to return all unused cash registers to their manufacturer for disposal. The goal for this obligation is to streamline the fiscal device market and eliminate outdated equipment that could potentially be used for illegal or unreported sales.

Businesses that fail to deregister and return these devices will face penalties. If the device is no longer necessary, businesses are encouraged to complete the deregistration process and prepare for mandatory disposal to ensure compliance with the new rules