On June 25, 2025, the Belgian financial service SPF Finances announced that it would postpone the mandatory introduction of the new certified cash register system SCE 2.0 until January 1, 2026. Shortly thereafter, however, it became clear that even this date was unrealistic for many businesses.
The reason for this is the continuing insufficient availability of certified cash register systems and fiscal data modules. In addition, the analysis of the possible extension of the obligation to other types of businesses has not yet been completed. For these reasons, the transition period has now been extended until March 31, 2026. The relevant legislation will be amended.
For existing systems under SCE 1.0, a phased transition is still planned starting on July 1, 2026.
SCE 2.0 is the new generation of the Belgian certified cash register system for the HORECA sector. It replaces the previous SCE 1.0 system and is designed to enable modern and secure fiscalization of sales.
The core component is the new Fiscal Data Module FDM 2.0, which transmits transaction data to the tax authorities in a tamper-proof manner.
The regulation applies to HORECA businesses that are required to install a certified cash register system between January 1 and March 31, 2026. These include restaurants, cafés, bars, and similar catering establishments.
Whether other types of businesses will also be subject to this requirement in the future is currently still being examined.
During the extended transition period, you have several options for fulfilling your tax obligations.
As soon as a certified POS system and FDM 2.0 are available, you can switch directly to SCE 2.0. This will enable you to comply with the new legal requirements immediately.
Even if your hardware has not yet been delivered, you can already register online for SCE 2.0. The platform for communicating with FDM 2.0 is available and will be further expanded in the coming months.
If you do not yet have an SCE 2.0 system available, you may continue to use the previous SCE 1.0 system during the transition period. This will ensure that you remain tax compliant until the switchover is possible.
The extended deadline provides more planning leeway, but does not replace the need for early preparation. Demand for certified POS systems remains high and delivery times may continue to increase.
It is therefore advisable to:
This ensures that the changeover is structured and that your business remains legally compliant at all times.
By extending the transition period until March 31, 2026, Belgium is providing the HORECA sector with significant relief. At the same time, it remains clear that SCE 2.0 will become the new mandatory system.
Those who actively plan now and take advantage of the available options can implement the change without unnecessary risks and with full legal certainty. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our solution.
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