Fiscalization rules in Portugal have been valid since 2011. . During this time, the rules have been changed. Certified software solutions are required to be used when there is a sale of goods or the provision of services.
More on fiscalization requirements in Portugal is as follows.
Main fiscalization requirements in Portugal
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08.09.2023
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Of course, there are a large number of legal and technical regulations for this topic, but we can summarize the main fiscal requirements as follows:
- Prepare certified sales software
- Communication with the Tax Authority in Portugal: sending transactions in three defined ways
- Include special codes on receipts and invoices, such as QR codes and ATCUD codes.
- Respect other rules in terms of electronic signatures and special VAT codes, and properly handle all business processes in the POS environment.
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