France requires companies with electronic cash register systems to comply with strict legal requirements - particularly with regard to tamper protection and data archiving.
Important: The legal requirements changed fundamentally on February 16, 2025!
Since this date, the French tax authorities (DGFiP) no longer accept the previously possible self-certification as valid proof of compliance.
Transitional regulation until 31 August 2025:
During this transitional phase, self-certification will remain temporarily recognized. Until then, companies can continue to operate their POS systems in compliance via a corresponding self-certification - provided they have not yet undergone certification.
New requirements will apply from1 September 2025:
POS systems must then either
- be certified by an accredited body(Infocert or LNE) or
- provide evidence that the certification process has been formally initiated, e.g. through an acceptance of an offer, a binding order or a signed contract with one of these bodies.
From1 March 2026, valid certification will be mandatory for all POS systems that fall under the French fiscalization requirements.
Companies already operating in France or planning to expand into the market must ensure that their POS software fully complies with the updated requirements - and take action in good time.
The following points have been clarified or amended in the new ordinance:
To ensure that your solutions continue to meet all requirements and that your certification always remains up to date, we offer you the following customized services with our Compliance as a Service:
After self-certification, our Compliance as a Service offers you the support you need to keep your certification up to date. Our services cover the following areas:
