- Fiscal control units in Sweden must be kept for at least 12 months after a cash register is sold, scrapped, or replaced.
- These units must store five years of data and cannot be emptied.
- If a unit reaches full capacity before five years, it is considered broken and can be replaced.
- Businesses must comply with the 12-month preservation rule for old units when purchasing new ones.
- Authorities emphasize the importance of maintaining historical transaction data for compliance and transparency.
- Non-compliance with storage and replacement rules can lead to penalties.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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