Fiscal requirements
For cash registers in France
Legal basis in the cash register market
Following the end of self-certification (French “auto-certification”), POS certification has been mandatory in France since mid-2025. This certification is based on the official tax guide for POS certification (BOFiP of April 2025) from the French Ministry of Finance. The basis for this is Article 88 of the Loi de finances rectificative pour 2016. The use of POS systems that are not certified by an official certification body will no longer be permitted from this date.
This affects all companies that fall under the French fiscalization obligation. This applies in particular to the retail and catering sectors.
Fiscal requirements for a cash register in France
- Mandatory proof of certification from an accredited test center, self-certification is not sufficient!
- Ensuring that data cannot be changed after it has been recorded
- Security against data manipulation
- Transaction data must be archived securely, completely and traceably
- Verifiability and traceability of transactions and changes by tax authorities
Distribution of SCHULTES POS systems in France
SCHULTES and bluepos® POS systems are not sold in France. The use of our POS systems is generally no longer permitted in France since mid-2025. Please observe the applicable national regulations for electronic invoicing systems.
Frequently asked questions
We have summarized the most frequently asked questions on the subject of fiscal requirements for cash register operators in France and briefly provide the most important answers.
Can I use SCHULTES POS systems in France?
No. The use of SCHULTES or bluepos® POS systems is generally not permitted in France. This also applies to existing systems.
Is an official certification for SCHULTES POS systems being sought in France?
No. No certification is currently being prepared or sought in France for SCHULTES POS systems.
