A new EU Trust List format, TLv6, will officially replace TLv5 in May 2025 as part of the updated eIDAS Regulation (EU 2024/1183). It introduces key technical changes like a new URI field, updated signature format, and optional phone number support. Organizations must update their systems to avoid signature validation failures and service disruptions, as TLv5 will no longer be valid once TLv6 take... Read more

The i.EKA fiscalization project outlines strict rules for recording payment methods, which must be captured by the cash register and included in specific reports. A standardized "Detailed Transaction Journal" format is required, detailing daily, monthly, or custom-period income by each payment method (e.g., cash, card, coupons, transfers, even cryptocurrency). This data is generated from the Z-rep... Read more

Lithuania introduced fiscalization initially in 1996, with significant updates starting in 2023, including direct online communication with the Tax Authority (TA). But, when is fiscalization required for e-commerce? Read more

In Lithuania, fiscalization rules for online sales depend on the customer's physical presence and payment method. If a buyer pays online without visiting the store, no fiscal receipt is required, but if payment occurs in-store, a cash register receipt must be issued. Read more

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

In Lithuania, fiscal receipts and advance invoices issued from cash registers must include a QR code as per the iEKA project requirements. More on this topic as follows. Read more