The European Commission is tightening regulations on e-commerce imports to address the surge of unsafe and counterfeit goods, particularly from China, by reforming customs rules and increasing product safety checks. Key measures include removing the duty exemption for low-value parcels, introducing a potential customs fee, establishing priority control areas, and launching an EU-wide product safet... Read more

Poland's National Revenue Administration (KAS) introduced the "verification purchase" tool in 2022 to ensure businesses issue proper fiscal receipts, conducting 56,500 inspections and imposing PLN 18.2 million in fines within its first year. Inspectors use official payment cards for undercover purchases, revealing their identity only if irregularities are found, with the process streamlined through the ZISAR Plus electronic system since July 2022. Read more

S4F backoffice installer is intended for users who are installing the software for the first time. Please make sure to obtain latest version of installer and to apply all subsequent patches that are released subsequently. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. This version of the Backoffice installer supports the following countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. Read more

Poland's Sejm has approved amendments to VAT regulations, including an increase in the VAT rate on hemp products for smoking from 8% to 23%, while maintaining the lower rate for medical marijuana, and extending the reverse charge mechanism for gas and electricity until December 31, 2026. Additionally, the obligation to integrate cash registers with payment terminals has been postponed until at lea... Read more

Starting January 1, 2025, Poland will implement changes to VAT invoicing rules, including simplified SME exemption procedures for small businesses based in EU member states where VAT is due. Read more

Poland's new regulation on cash register obligations, effective January 1, 2025, maintains a PLN 20,000 sales value exemption for 2025–2027 while expanding the list of activities not eligible for exemptions. Key updates include removing exemptions for deliveries through unattended devices and adding new exemptions, such as employer-provided parking and ticket sales in public transport. Read more

Poland’s e-Delivery system launches on January 1, 2025, providing an electronic equivalent to registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt for communication with public institutions, businesses, and individuals. Gradually becoming mandatory for various entities, including public authorities and private companies, it ensures secure, legally valid digital correspondence. Accessible through platfor... Read more