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The hardware-software fiscalization model was introduced in the HoReCa industry in Belgium, starting its application in 2016.
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Fiscalization is mandatory for all on-premise sales in restaurants or catering services provided by taxpayers whose turnover exceeds EUR 25,000 and, as such, must be registered in the cash register system. For each sale, a fiscal receipt must be produced by the certified cash register. There is no automatic data exchange with the Tax Authorities. To ensure accuracy and reliability, there are predefined devices that can be used and that undergo a certification process where they must meet the requirements of FPS Finance. In fact, there is a mandatory certification process for fiscal devices with POS systems (cash register, POS system, and fiscal data module). The FPS Finance is the official Tax Authority responsible for overseeing fiscal obligations.
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See moreBelgian FPS Finance updated technical documentation for GKS 2.0 related to FPS Cloud’s API protocol.
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
Belgian FPS Finance has updated its technical documentation for GKS 2.0, specifically related to FPS Cloud's API protocol. The latest update, v. 1.06, includes new details in sections 5, 11, and 12.3.3 of the documentation. Read more
Belgian FPS Finance has updated its technical documentation for GKS 2.0, specifically related to FPS... Read more
Key e-invoicing components to be aware of in Belgium
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
The Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue have simplified the process of issuing digital consignment notes. Starting April 1, 2025, businesses with gross revenues exceeding €200,000 or operating in specific sectors, such as energy products, pharmaceuticals, and building materials, must issue and transmit digital consignment notes. Read more
The Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue... Read more
New updates to technical specifications published by FPS Finance for GKS 2.0 cash register systems in Belgium
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
The Belgian FPS Finance has released updates to the technical specifications for GKS 2.0 cash register systems, with version 1.9 now available. These updates detail the operation and communication between the cash register system and the fiscal data module. Read more
The Belgian FPS Finance has released updates to the technical specifications for GKS 2.0 cash regist... Read more
VIDA regulation adopted—what does that mean for business?
The EU adopted the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package on March 11, 2025, introducing major changes to the VAT system starting January 1, 2027. Key reforms include mandatory digital VAT reporting by 2030, new VAT collection rules for online platforms, and expanded One-Stop Shop (OSS) registration to simplify cross-border compliance. Additional measures, such as mandatory e-invoicing, phasing out... Read more
The EU adopted the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package on March 11, 2025, introducing major change... Read more
FPS Finance in Belgium updated technical documentation for GKS 2.0 concerning communication with TA as well as communication between CRS and FDM
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Author: Tara Nedeljković
FPS Finance has released updates to the technical documentation for GKS 2.0, focusing on communication between the Fiscal Data Module (FDM) and the Tax Authority (TA). Version 1.04 of the API protocol between FDM and FINCLOUD includes text improvements and minor corrections in section 12.5, while version 1.8 of the CRS-FDM communication document adds clarifications on B2B invoicing and VAT receipt printing. Read more
FPS Finance has released updates to the technical documentation for GKS 2.0, focusing on communicati... Read more
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The European Commission is tightening regulations on e-commerce imports to address the surge of unsa... Read more
Latest document for Belgium
See moreRecorded webinar: E-invoicing for Global Retailers
If you are struggling with complex e-invoicing implementations across multiple countries, and if you are concerned about mounting costs, potential delays, or compliance risks, our webinar will help you to learn how global retailers can streamline e-invoicing efficiently! With countries worldwide mandating e-invoicing, international retailers face unique challenges adapting to new regulations acros... Read more
If you are struggling with complex e-invoicing implementations across multiple countries, and if you... Read more
API-protocol between FDM & Fincloud
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Author: Kristina Dosen
This document, titled API-protocol between FDM & Fincloud (EN Draft), outlines the API protocol's technical specifications governing the interaction between the Fiscal Data Module (FDM) and FPS Finances in Belgium. It is in English and provides details, high-level design, core technical aspects, and primary functionalities of the protocol, which is part of the Belgian fiscal compliance system. Read more
This document, titled API-protocol between FDM & Fincloud (EN Draft), outlines the API protocol's te... Read more
Royal Decree amending the Royal Decree of October 1, 2013, with regard to the certification of a registered cash register system in the catering sector (BE)
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Author: Kristina Dosen
This document is a comprehensive Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requirements for new cash register systems (GKS 2.0). It represents an amendment to a previous version which is the Royal Decree from October 2013, and changes certain requirements for the topics that the first Royal Decree covered. Read more
This document is a comprehensive Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requiremen... Read more
Royal Decree amending the Royal Decree of October 1, 2013, with regard to the certification of a registered cash register system in the catering sector (EN)
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Author: Kristina Dosen
This document is a translation of the Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requirements for new cash register systems (GKS 2.0) to English. This document represents the translated version of the original document that is an amendment to a previous version, the Royal Decree from October 2013. It changes certain requirements for the topics that the first Royal Decree covered. Read more
This document is a translation of the Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requi... Read more
Royal Decree amending the Royal Decree 12.2009 (EN)
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Author: Kristina Dosen
The new Royal Decree has the purpose of adding certain requirements and changing earlier ones where it mandates secure storage and automatic digital transmission of receipt data to FPS Finance. It introduces digital signatures on receipts and specifies an implementation timeline from July 1, 2025, to January 1, 2028, based on the cash register system's registration date. The Minister of Finance is... Read more
The new Royal Decree has the purpose of adding certain requirements and changing earlier ones where... Read more
Royal Decree amending the Royal Decree 12.2009 (BE)
Belgium
Author: Kristina Dosen
This document is the original Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requirements for new cash register systems (GKS 2.0). It represents an amendment to a previous version which is the Royal Decree from the end of December 2009. It changes certain requirements for the topics that the first Royal Decree had previously defined. Read more
This document is the original Royal Decree issued by FPS Finance Belgium regarding the requirements... Read more