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On January 1st, 2021, Montenegro switched from a hardware-based to a software-based fiscalization system. After the expiry of the grace period, all taxpayers in Montenegro became obliged to establish a real-time electronic fiscalization system on June 1st, 2021.
Montenegro
In 2021, The Law on fiscalization in the turnover of goods and services went fully into effect, obliging taxpayers to switch to the use of electronic cash registers (ENUs) for recording transactions and reporting them to the Tax Authorities in real-time. ENU is a hardware device of a taxpayer’s choice and it has installed software that supports creation and exchange of fiscal data with the Tax Authorities, via the fiscal service.
Type of fiscalization: Software
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See moreVAT rates updates in Montenegro from January 2025
Montenegro has officially gazette changes to its reduced VAT rate regime, introducing a new 15% VAT rate alongside the existing 7% rate. The changes will be applied from January 1st, 2025. The standard VAT rate of 21% remains unchanged. VAT rates updates: Supplies moved from 7% to 15%: Accommodation and hotels Hospitality services Books Other The 7% rate will continue to apply to basics:... Read more
VAT rates updates in Montenegro from Jan...
Montenegro has officially gazette changes to its reduced VAT rate regime, introducing a new 15% VAT... Read more
Proposed changes in VAT in Montenegro
The Montenegrin government proposes VAT law amendments to benefit consumers and businesses. More precisely, the Montenegrin Government has released a draft bill proposing significant amendments to the VAT Law, aimed at benefiting both consumers and businesses. The proposed changes include: Amended VAT Rates: The bill outlines adjustments to VAT rates for various categories of goods, services, a... Read more
Proposed changes in VAT in Montenegro
The Montenegrin government proposes VAT law amendments to benefit consumers and businesses. More pre... Read more
Fiscalization in Montenegro: what certificates are required to be in compliance with the fiscalization rules?
To ensure the authenticity of transactions, it is mandatory to use official certificates for signing in Montenegro. That was introduced by the electronic fiscalization that was established and defined in Montenegro a few years ago. Signatures (certificates) ensure that transactions are coming from a particular retailer. Key Points: Issuing Authorities: Certificates are issued by CoreIT or Monte... Read more
Fiscalization in Montenegro: what certif...
To ensure the authenticity of transactions, it is mandatory to use official certificates for signing... Read more
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). For each patch it is specified for which countries it is released for and with this information and with information from release notes user should prioritize the installation of the patch if S4F Backoffice is used in specified countries. Even though the patch may be prioritized for specified countries please make sure to install all patches sequentially, including the previous ones (if any) even if they are not related to used countries. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Please note that this patch contains changes for following country: France Read more
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How is the charging of electric vehicles in Montenegro treated from the VAT and fiscalization perspective?
From the fiscalization and VAT perspective, the treatment of service, which includes sales of electricity for electric vehicles in Montenegro, similar to other fiscal countries, is not specifically regulated by precise regulations. It is the subject of the analysis and interpretation of different laws and regulations. The main question is how the chargers are treated to be able to see whether they are subjects of fiscalization. Also, are they or not treated as points of sales, cash registers, fiscal devices, or maybe vending machines? Or fiscalization is not an obligation for e-chargers? Of course, every country has its own rules, and the answer is not simple. Read more
How is the charging of electric vehicles...
From the fiscalization and VAT perspective, the treatment of service, which includes sales of electr... Read more
A predefined fiscalization requirements for taxpayers in Montenegro
There are a large number of predefined requirements for taxpayers, all obligors of fiscalization requirements in Montenegro. We summarized the main obligations for taxpayers as follows: Be a registered business subject. Acquire a digital certificate for the signing of transactions. Have a POS able to support digital certificates and SW for fiscalization. Install the certificate on the POS. S... Read more
A predefined fiscalization requirements...
There are a large number of predefined requirements for taxpayers, all obligors of fiscalization req... Read more
Latest document for Montenegro
See moreS4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). For each patch it is specified for which countries it is released for and with this information and with information from release notes user should prioritize the installation of the patch if S4F Backoffice is used in specified countries. Even though the patch may be prioritized for specified countries please make sure to install all patches sequentially, including the previous ones (if any) even if they are not related to used countries. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Please note that this patch contains changes for following country: France Read more
S4F backoffice patch
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). For each patch it is specified for which countries it is released for and with this information and with information from release notes user should prioritize the installation of the patch if S4F Backoffice is used in specified countries. Even though the patch may be prioritized for specified countries please make sure to install all patches sequentially, including the previous ones (if any) even if they are not related to used countries. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Read more
S4F backoffice patch
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). For each patch it is specified for which countries it is released for and with this information and with information from release notes user should prioritize the installation of the patch if S4F Backoffice is used in specified countries. Even though the patch may be prioritized for specified countries please make sure to install all patches sequentially, including the previous ones (if any) even if they are not related to used countries. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Please note that this patch contains changes for following country: Serbia Read more
S4F backoffice patch
Overview of fiscalization in European countries
This document contains an overview of the presence of fiscalization and its types in all European countries. Read more
Overview of fiscalization in European co...
This document contains an overview of the presence of fiscalization and its types in all European co... Read more
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). For each patch it is specified for which countries it is released for and with this information and with information from release notes user should prioritize the installation of the patch if S4F Backoffice is used in specified countries. Even though the patch may be prioritized for specified countries please make sure to install all patches sequentially, including the previous ones (if any) even if they are not related to used countries. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Please note that this patch contains changes for following country: France. Read more
S4F backoffice patch
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). For each patch it is specified for which countries it is released for and with this information and with information from release notes user should prioritize the installation of the patch if S4F Backoffice is used in specified countries. Even though the patch may be prioritized for specified countries please make sure to install all patches sequentially, including the previous ones (if any) even if they are not related to used countries. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Please note that this patch contains changes for following country: Republic of Srpska. Read more