This document explains the technical specifications for integrating with the Czech EET 2.0 system, including the transmission of sales data, XML message formats, web service communication, security requirements, certificate usage, acknowledgements, and validation procedures required for electronic sales reporting to the Czech Tax Administration.

Enacted in January 2024, the EOPT Act simplified tax compliance by replacing the former dual system where official receipts served as primary proof for service sales, unifying the invoice as the sole main sales document for both goods and services while relegating official receipts to supplementary payment proof.  Before the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act (Republic Act No. 11976), the Philip... Read more

Belgium’s Cash register system 2.0 (GKS 2.0) FAQ published by Tax Authority clarifies that refunds, corrections and other negative transactions cannot all be treated in the same way. Affected businesses must distinguish the reason for the adjustment because each situation has a different fiscal treatment and reporting consequence.  TA has further clarified how negative transactions shou... Read more

In Mexico, a Tax Receipt (CFDI) may be cancelled or replaced after a retailer has already recorded it. Monitoring issued and received receipts, cancellation requests and replacements helps retailers detect differences between their own records and the information held by SAT.

Colombia’s new Music Law changes VAT treatment from July 29, 2026. Musical works become VAT-exempt, while qualifying instruments, specialised software, hardware and certain manufacturing inputs are excluded from VAT. Colombia has introduced new VAT incentives for parts of its music sector through Law 2615 of 2026, also known as the Music Law. The law was enacted on July 29, 2026, and applie... Read more

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) of the Philippines is accelerating its digital tax transformation, driven by the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act and the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law. The country operates under a hardware and software ( ) hybrid fiscalization framework alongside a phased electronic invoicing mandate. Under current Philippine regulations, Point of Sale... Read more

Estonia faces no immediate general domestic e-invoicing mandate under ViDA. Key changes begin with OSS/IOSS updates in 2027, broader VAT reforms in 2028, and mandatory structured e-invoicing and transaction-level reporting for certain cross-border B2B transactions from July 1, 2030. The EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reform will gradually affect Estonian businesses, especially those invo... Read more

Reminder: The Croatian Tax Administration announced on August 4, 2026 that the Fiskalcis application certificate will be replaced on September 8 at 5:00 a.m. The new public key will be available from September 1, giving retailers and POS providers one week to prepare their systems. This is a reminder of the Croatian Tax Administration’s notification originally published on August 4, 2026, co... Read more

S4FiscalService for Germany is an installation package for S4FS fiscal middleware in Germany. An integrative part of the installation package is, among others, the General Interface Description, the Service Interface Description, Release Notes, the S4F Service Installation Manual, and sensitive data encryption. They are all packed in a zip file that is ready for download.

It is a detailed reference document that aims to define the full set of legal, regulatory, technical, and procedural requirements for operating in the Philippines' fiscal environment. It covers every compliance obligation necessary for POS systems, retailers, and software developers.

Retail technology doesn’t work without standards. Behind POS systems, eReceipts, and the technologies connecting the retail ecosystem are standards that have evolved for decades—from OPOS and ARTS to today’s landscape. What’s next? In this webinar, Roland Zališevskij, Co-Founder of Fiscal Solutions, explores the evolution of retail standards.

Hungary’s new government plans to cut Value Added Tax (VAT) on fruit and vegetables from 27% to 5%, with legumes potentially added later. The change is not yet confirmed in adopted legislation. If implemented, retailers and food businesses would need to update VAT rates in their systems. Hungary’s new government is planning to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on fruit and vegetabl... Read more