Railway cash register obligation in Poland: deadline delayed for 2027

Poland’s Sejm has approved a bill postponing the obligation for rail carriers to use cash registers from January 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027, to give operators more time to prepare. The delay is intended to align transport regulations with broader tax system developments and ensure that national tax recording systems are fully ready before the requirement takes effect.

The Sejm has officially passed a bill to delay the mandatory use of cash registers by rail carriers. Originally set for early 2026, the new deadline has been moved to April 1, 2027.

The decision aims to align transport laws with upcoming tax regulations, giving operators more time to prepare for the change.

• New Deadline: April 1, 2027 (Delayed from January 1, 2026).
• The Vote: The bill passed with 233 votes in favour and 200 against.
• Next Steps: The legislation now moves to the Senate for further approval.

The postponement is designed to synchronize the Public Transport Act with broader tax requirements. By moving the date to April 2027, the government ensures that rail carriers are not forced to implement new hardware before the national tax recording systems are fully ready.