- Belgium is transitioning to the new GKS 2.0 certified cash register system, focusing first on the hospitality (HoReCa) sector.
- Due to equipment shortages, the tolerance period for compliance is extended until 31 March 2026; businesses can voluntarily adopt GKS 2.0, register online, or use GKS 1.0 temporarily.
- Full enforcement for new installations in hospitality is expected from April 2026, with a phased replacement for existing systems.
- The government is considering extending GKS 2.0 to other sectors like retail, but no final decision or legal obligation exists yet for non-HoReCa businesses.
- Businesses outside hospitality are not required to act now but should monitor regulatory updates, as further clarifications are expected this year.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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