SID: The reform of cash registers is heavy – in Latvia

The reform of cash registers is intense, but its progress is much faster than last year, it was informed by the State Revenue Service (SRS).

"For the ratings to be objective, we also attracted an independent expert. Currently, 49% of all registered devices and equipment have been replaced.

"The BSS, for its part, is doing everything it can to simplify this process for entrepreneurs who have already invested their funds in the purchase of new cash registers .. plan to do regular active discussions with all parties At the same time, the SRS is ready to explain the nuances of interpretation of the provisions of the Council of Ministers (CM) in case some entrepreneurs have questions or views on their implementation. change the cash register system. "The need for reform has determined the high proportion of the underground economy in the country and, faced with difficulties in its implementation, it is essential not to not lose this focus. The SRS believes that the user does not have to pay for the manufacturer's mistakes, and the re-certification of poor quality cash registers does not increase contractor costs because this will not be done by the traders. has received verbal approval from Computer Hardware Design Ltd. (CHD) for its willingness to cover the costs incurred to ensure compliance of the relevant CHD cash registers already in use with the requirements of the regulatory texts.

In turn, commenting on the costs badociated with the reform of cash registers the SRS pointed out that it involves several responsible parties and that the SRS does not have the authority to regulate or influence market prices. The market is open and cash registers that comply with the new requirements can be offered by any manufacturer, foreign or domestic. The conformity badessment body does not evaluate the manufacturer but the product. The more cabinet models that comply with Cabinet requirements come on the market, the easier it will be for the user to choose the one that suits them best. At the same time, the institution noted that the recent control measures taken by the SRS were preventive and were not directly related to cash register controls. Although the number of detected violations is significant, contractors are not penalized. because our goal is to promote voluntary commitments. According to the Latvian Traders 'Association (LTA), the total cost of reforming the cash register could reach 250 million euros, according to the Association, according to the Latvian Traders' Association ( LTA), as reported, At the same time, the SRS complained of the overly expensive process of certifying cash registers, as well as its price increase following re-certification that could promote goods and services.

Similarly, in the opinion of LTA, during the implementation of the reform of the cash registers, the Council of Ministers misinterprets the provisions of the Council of Ministers and unjustly carrying out inspections at points of sale and establishing transitional periods. Among the accusations cited by the Association, the BSS also lacked a unified system during the implementation of the reform, the lobbying of the funds of a foreign manufacturer and potential beneficiaries of SRS employees

. and the system requirements that contractors must adapt to July 1 of the previous year.

The use of hybrid cash registers and cash registers in accordance with the Cabinet Regulations was mandatory for all taxpayers except members of the Enhanced Co-operation Program no later than 2017 January 1 st However, given the willingness of entrepreneurs to adapt to the new requirements is deemed weak, the SRS has already announced a six-month transition period. This means that the new cash registers and new systems were to be used as of July 1, 2017.

In addition, taxpayers registered in the register of participants did not need to use the cash registers, Hybrid cash registers and cash registers conform to the new technical requirements. after 1 January 2019.