- Starting April 1, 2027, all sales from vending machines in Poland will require the use of cash registers, a move aimed at enhancing tax compliance and transparency in the vending industry, where approximately 80-85% of transactions are already cashless and electronically recorded.
- The Minister of Finance and Economy indicated that while the new obligation represents a significant financial burden for vending machine operators (with the cost of cash registers ranging from PLN 1,500 to 2,500), it is intended to mitigate tax avoidance and ensure reliable sales records for tax purposes.
- Concerns were raised regarding the proportionality and necessity of the fiscalization obligation, particularly given that the majority of vending transactions are already processed through electronic payment systems that provide comprehensive sales data to tax authorities.
- The response to the parliamentary inquiry highlighted the government’s commitment to ensuring that the introduction of cash registers is accompanied by adequate preparation time for businesses and ongoing consultations with industry representatives to facilitate the transition.
- Additionally, the government addressed the fee for single-use cups as part of the implementation of the EU’s SUP Directive, confirming that there are no plans to differentiate fees based on the actual plastic content of the cups, as the current approach aims to reduce the environmental impact of single-use plastics.
Source gov.pl
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