A fiscal transaction counter sounds simple—until it meets the reality of modern retail. POS systems often count much more than sales, creating gaps that can become a serious problem for tax authorities. Add cloud POS, e-commerce, offline operation, retries and multiple checkout channels, and a simple sequence of numbers quickly becomes a complex compliance architecture challenge. A simple se... Read more

This webinar, led by Roland Zališevskij, Co-Founder of Fiscal Solutions, explores the evolution of retail standards from OPOS and ARTS to POSLog, eReceipt and Ontology, their role in modern POS ecosystems, Fiscal Solutions’ standards journey, and why standardization matters for the future of retail technology. Agenda: The history and evolution of OPOS and ARTS. POSLog and other re... Read more

This webinar, led by Roland Zališevskij, Co-Founder of Fiscal Solutions, explores the evolution of retail standards from OPOS and ARTS to POSLog, eReceipt and Ontology, their role in modern POS ecosystems, Fiscal Solutions’ standards jo... Read more

The purpose of this document is to explain how vending machines are treated in Germany from a fiscalization perspective. This document will answer questions such as whether vending machines fall within the scope of the fiscalization system, and if not, how sales through vending machines are handled, and similar issues.

Belgium's GKS 2.0 as registered cash register system became mandatory for new hospitality businesses from July 2026, while businesses already operating GKS 1.0 systems will transition in phases. The new system introduces real-time transmission of transaction data to FPS Finance and requires both the POS system and Fiscal Data Module (FDM) to be certified for GKS 2.0.  The Royal Decree formall... Read more

Brazil has postponed activation of some CBS/IBS validation rules for e-fiscal documents. Missing tax fields will not currently trigger rejection, but reporting obligations and the timetable remain unchanged. Businesses should keep updating and testing ERP/fiscal systems. No new activation date has been announced. Brazil’s Federal Tax Authority and the IBS Management Committee (CGIBS) have po... Read more

Turkey’s GİB updated EArsiv.xsd on August 11, 2026, correcting faturaTipEnum for Investment Incentive Certificate invoices. No separate date was set, so businesses and providers should use the latest schema.

The Czech Financial Administration (Tax Authority) has issued official guidance clarifying whether e-commerce websites must be reported as registration units under the upcoming EET 2.0 sales registration framework. The requirement depends directly on the payment methods accepted across the business's total operations. The Czech’s Tax Authority has explained whether e-commerce businesses must... Read more

Japan has no traditional fiscalization, fiscal codes, device numbers, prescribed formats or mandatory fiscal printers. Receipts, including e-receipts, serve as proof of purchase, support returns/refunds, and may be qualified invoices with required tax data. Accurate records remain essential for Consumption Tax compliance. Japan does not operate a traditional fiscalization system, but proof of purc... Read more

Hungary will discontinue ÁNYK at the end of 2026, shifting VAT return filing toward NAV’s eÁFA platform from Jan. 1, 2027. Businesses can use the web interface or M2M integration based on NAV-held transaction data. Companies should review VAT codes, accounting data and ERP integrations before the transition. Hungary is preparing for a major change in VAT return filing from Janu... Read more

Brazil’s IBS/CBS reform brings new e-invoice requirements from Dec. 1, 2026, including NF-e for certain non-ICMS taxpayers and NFS-e for digital platforms and intangibles. Foreign suppliers may also be affected. Technical specs are due Sept. 1, while registration, scope and transmission rules remain unclear. Brazil has published a new implementation calendar for electronic fiscal documents u... Read more

The purpose of this document is to present the registration processes in the Czech Republic, in accordance with the relaunched fiscalization known as EET 2.0 and other related requirements. 

Japan is a non-fiscal retail market with no mandatory fiscal devices, cash-register certification or real-time tax authorization. Compliance relies on tax, accounting and consumer rules, with receipts as proof of sale, Qualified/Simplified Invoices, e-receipts, flexible formats and correct Consumption Tax records. Japan represents an interesting example of a non-fiscal retail market, where busines... Read more

UK VAT remains 20%, with 5% and zero rates for selected supplies and a temporary 5% rate for certain children’s meals and family attractions in 2026. The £90,000 threshold, MTD, quarterly filing, large-payer rules, B2B invoicing, Brexit/Windsor, PVA, Intrastat and mandatory e-invoicing from April 2029 are covered. The UK continues to apply a standard VAT rate of 20% to most goods and s... Read more