Transactions conducted through POS systems in Norway are saved in an electronic journal. Upon request from the Tax Authority, exports from the journal need to be presented in the SAF-T cash register file.
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POS exports in Norway: what you need to know
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The SAF-T export file contains detailed information about a business's sales transactions, including the date and time of the transaction, the value of the transaction, and the VAT rate applied. The file also includes information about any returns, discounts, or refunds that were issued.
The Norwegian Tax Administration has provided guidance on generating the SAF-T files via technical documents describing the creation of the SAF-T file with examples. This document is available on our fiscal portal in English.
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