- VAT-registered persons who use cash register software for sales to individuals must use secure, tamper-proof, and archivable systems for tax control.
- There is no obligation to acquire such software; the requirement applies only if such systems are used.
- Compliance is proven by a certificate from an accredited body or an individual attestation from the software provider.
- The rule does not apply to those who only use paper records or basic office software for invoicing without data storage.
- The obligation targets those making sales to individuals without mandatory invoicing; exclusive B2B operations are excluded.
Source: bofip.impots.gouv.fr
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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