In Sweden, businesses handling cash or card transactions must use certified cash registers or POS systems that meet strict fiscalization requirements set by the Swedish Tax Agency. These systems must securely store sales data, generate reports, enable electronic journaling, and connect to a verification system to prevent fraud and ensure compliance.
An overview of general requirements for cash registers in Sweden
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Author: Nikolina Basić
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In general terms, all businesses that handle cash or card transactions are obliged to use cash registers or Point of Sale (POS) systems that comply with specific requirements.
In Sweden, a series of laws and regulations regulates the operation of cash register systems. According to the Swedish Tax Agency, all businesses processing cash or card payments must use cash registers or POS systems with predefined fiscalization rules.
These systems are required to:
· Retain sales data and payment information
· Generate reports for bookkeeping and accounting.
· Provide electronic journal capabilities
· Connect to a verification system to validate and approve sales transactions.
· Possess security functions to protect against data manipulation.
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in significant penalties and disrupt business operations.
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