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On 10 July 2026, the production environment of the Information System for Immediate Payments (IS NOP) will be temporarily unavailable from 05:00 to 05:30. This short‑term outage is required for scheduled maintenance and system upgrades aimed at improving stability and security. During this period, all QR‑code payment transactions will be paused, which may cause brief

The Financial Administration reports that QR‑code payments have continued their rapid growth, now exceeding €6.5 million in total transaction value. In the most recent week, the aggregate amount processed rose by approximately €1.5 million, setting a new daily record where payments surpassing €200,000 were recorded for the first time. This surge reflects growing consumer acceptance of the

The Financial Administration has launched a nationwide inspection campaign targeting VAT‑registered entities that have purchased passenger vehicles used solely for business purposes. The primary objective is to verify the correct calculation of input tax deductions, confirm compliance with reporting obligations, and ensure that vehicles are indeed used exclusively for taxable activities. Inspectors will examine purchase

The Financial Administration announces a scheduled maintenance window for the OpenData portal on 7 July 2026, running from 09:00 to 13:00. During this period the portal will be temporarily taken offline, affecting access to existing datasets, API key generation and all API calls. The maintenance is necessary to perform essential upgrades, improve system stability, and