- From January 1, 2026, electronic payment instruments must be connected to systems that certify and store transaction data, as reinforced by the 2025 Budget Law.
- Bowling activities using SIAE ticketing systems and amusement games not requiring fiscal receipts are exempt from the payment terminal-to-cash-register connection requirement.
- Bar and restaurant operations must connect electronic payment instruments to telematics cash registers to ensure receipt certification and transaction traceability.
- A single payment terminal can be used for multiple activities if payments are properly recorded and linked to the fiscal system; portable and smartphone-based solutions are allowed if registered.
- The new rules aim to improve alignment between electronic payments and fiscal reporting, enhance data integrity, and help tax authorities detect inconsistencies.
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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