Kosovo has introduced a rule from June 1, 2026 requiring all transactions above €2,000 between businesses and individuals to be paid through bank or electronic channels, with penalties for non-compliance. The Tax Administration of Kosovo (TAK) has officially introduced new restrictions on cash transactions, following a decision by the Minister of Finance. Taxpayers engaged in economic activity wil... Read more

The Draft Act on Sales Records (EET 2.0) establishes the legal and technical framework for the new Czech fiscalization, which will be, once again, introduced as an upgraded system. It defines which taxpayers and transactions must be recorded, introduces real-time transmission of sales data to the Financial Administration, sets registration and certification requirements, regulates exemptions, controls, and penalties, and amends related income tax and VAT legislation. This is the first regulation for the new fiscalization, where more technical regulations and rules are expected. Read more

The Draft Act on Sales Records (EET 2.0) establishes the legal and technical framework for the new Czech fiscalization, which will be, once again, introduced as an upgraded system. It defines which taxpayers and transactions must be recorded, introduces real-time transmission of sales data to the Financial Administration, sets registration and certification requirements, regulates exemptions, controls, and penalties, and amends related income tax and VAT legislation. This is the first regulation for the new fiscalization, where more technical regulations and rules are expected. Read more

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all physical and virtual payment terminals monthly, even with zero transactions, until the terminal is deactivated or withdrawn.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

Montenegro has proposed a draft law to align its VAT cooperation rules with EU Regulation No. 904/2010. The bill would introduce electronic record submission, cross-border VAT information exchange, joint audits, electronic VAT certificates, and use of the EU’s secure CCN/CSI network. It would apply once Montenegro joins the EU and aims to strengthen VAT fraud prevention and EU-level tax cooperatio... Read more

Germany is reportedly considering a VAT reform from January 1, 2027, which could raise the standard and reduced VAT rates while applying 0% VAT to basic food products. Germany is reportedly considering a major VAT reform that would shift part of the tax burden from income to consumption. Under the proposal, the standard VAT rate would increase from 19% to 21%, while the reduced VAT rate would ris... Read more

The Colombian Tax and Customs Authority (DIAN) has enhanced electronic invoicing validation, implementing stricter real-time audits to uncover discrepancies and tax non-compliance. Companies with manual processes are most at risk. Consequences include investigations and penalties. Experts advise automation and integration of systems to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. The Colombian Tax and Cu... Read more

The General Directorate of Taxes reminded affected entities that mandatory POS/POI electronic payment acceptance must be implemented by May 30, 2026. The obligation applies to accommodation, transport services, public institutions, and state-owned companies, with non-compliance after the deadline potentially leading to administrative measures. The obligation applies to points of sale in accommodat... Read more

From e-receipts, QR codes and cloud-based systems to mandatory e-invoicing, Europe is entering a new phase of digital tax compliance. Hungary, Romania, Belgium and Croatia are introducing major fiscalization updates that will directly impact retailers, POS vendors and software providers across the region. In this webinar, we’ll break down the current landscape and upcoming changes across the... Read more

The webinar was presented by Tara Nedeljković, Team Lead of Legal Consultants, specialized in fiscal compliance across multiple European markets. From e-receipts, QR codes and cloud-based systems to mandatory e-invoicing, Europe is entering a new phase of digital tax compliance. Hungary, Romania, Belgium and Croatia are introducing major fiscalization updates that will directly impact retailers, POS vendors and software providers across the region. Read more

HMRC is reviewing a proposed modification requiring third-party certification for mechanically recycled plastic packaging to ensure compliance and prevent fraud. Deadline: August 10, 2026. A proposed modification to the plastic packaging tax regulations that would require third-party certification for packaging made of mechanically recycled plastic is being reviewed by HMRC. According to the gover... Read more

The Financial Administration is launching preventive checks in high-risk sectors to verify the use of eKasa cash registers, cashless payment options, and visible receipt notices. The campaign aims to correct non-compliance before sanctions begin, while promoting transparency, fair competition, and consumer protection. The Financial Administration is launching a large preventive control campaign in... Read more

In the Republic of Srpska, retailers must electronically register every business premise or sales channel before starting sales, including physical stores, online shops, mobile units, and vending machines. Read more