Tax Inspections Find One in Seven Craftsmen Violating Electronic Cash Register Requirements

Tax authorities have discovered widespread non-compliance among Slovak craftsmen with new electronic cash register requirements, with every seventh artisan found to be breaking the law during recent inspections. The electronic cash register system, known as eKasa, became mandatory for craftsmen and artisans at the beginning of this year, expanding beyond retailers to include traditional trades and services. The system requires businesses to electronically record all transactions and transmit sales data directly to tax authorities in real-time, part of Slovakia's broader effort to reduce tax evasion and improve revenue collection. The high rate of violations suggests many small business owners are either unaware of the new requirements or struggling to implement the digital systems in their operations.