FPS Finance has confirmed the postponement of the introduction of the new cash register system(SCE 2.0) for the on-trade. Originally scheduled for July 1, 2025, the obligation will only take effect from January 1, 2026 for new establishments or those crossing the €25,000 annual sales threshold for the first time.
What concrete changes?
- The establishments concerned can continue to use the SCE 1.0 cash register until the end of 2025.
- Facilities already equipped with an SCE 1.0 system will have to upgrade to version 2.0 according to the following schedule:
- SCE 1.0 commissioned between 01/01/2014 and 31/12/2017 → changeover no later than 01/07/2026
- SCE 1.0 commissioned between 01/01/2018 and 12/31/2021 → passage no later than 01/07/2027
- SCE 1.0 commissioned between 01/01/2022 and 06/30/2025 → changeover no later than 01/01/2028
A new feature: the digital receipt
With version SCE 2.0, it will be possible to issue an electronic receipt containing the same information as a paper one.
- The customer can receive his ticket by e-mail (provided he has given his address).
- Paper tickets will continue to be available on request.
- The customer’s e-mail address may only be used to send the ticket, and not for commercial prospecting.
Things to remember
- New establishments or those with sales in excess of €25,000 have until January 1, 2026 to install the new cash register.
- Plants already equipped with SCE 1.0 will benefit from a progressive migration schedule.
This postponement therefore offers additional time to prepare for the transition, but it is advisable to anticipate the installation of SCE 2.0 now to ensure unhurried compliance.