Poland proposes free e-receipt app to cut cash register costs
Poland's government has proposed a free mobile app that lets businesses issue fiscal receipts without buying a traditional cash register, as part of a broader digital tax reform aimed at reducing compliance costs and automating VAT returns.
Poland is proposing a free mobile application that would allow businesses to generate fiscal receipts directly from a smartphone or tablet, eliminating the need to purchase a traditional cash register. The initiative is part of the “Deregulation 2.0” package and aims to reduce compliance costs while creating transaction data for pre-filled VAT returns.
Poland’s government has announced a free mobile application that would let businesses issue fiscal receipts without purchasing a traditional cash register. The app is part of the “Deregulation 2.0” package, a broader effort to simplify tax administration and speed up business digitalisation.
Under the proposal, entrepreneurs could generate e-receipts directly from a smartphone or tablet. This would cut the costs of buying, maintaining, and servicing fiscal devices. Traditional online and virtual cash registers would remain available, so the app would add a new compliance option rather than replace existing solutions immediately.
Automating VAT compliance
A core goal of the reform is to enable greater automation of VAT compliance. By digitising receipt data at the point of sale, Poland’s Ministry of Finance intends to build the foundation for pre-completed VAT returns. This mirrors the existing pre-filled personal income tax system.
The government expects the initiative to benefit approximately two million VAT taxpayers. It would reduce administrative burdens while improving the quality and availability of transaction data for tax authorities.
Consumers would also gain from receiving electronic receipts or QR-code receipts. This makes proof of purchase easier to store and use for returns or warranty claims.
Next steps
The proposal has not yet been enacted. It signals Poland’s continued commitment to digital tax administration following the introduction of KSeF and other e-reporting initiatives.
Businesses should monitor the legislative process closely. If implemented, the reforms may require changes to point-of-sale systems, internal procedures, and VAT reporting processes. The initiative would represent another significant step towards a fully digital VAT ecosystem in Poland, combining electronic invoicing, electronic receipts, and greater automation of tax compliance.