Slovakia

The Financial Administration reminds travelers returning from non‑EU countries about the rules for bringing personal goods duty‑free. Items such as souvenirs, gifts, tobacco and alcohol may be imported without paying customs duties, VAT or excise taxes provided they are intended for personal use and the total value does not exceed the legally defined limits. The […]

According to the latest statistical release, the state budget revenues increased by more than €639 million compared with the same period last year, representing a 6.2 % rise. The growth is driven primarily by higher collections from value‑added tax (VAT) and corporate income tax, which together contributed an additional €943.7 million in revenue. Overall, the gross

The Financial Administration announces a scheduled short‑term interruption of the CIS (Central Information System) information systems on 9 and 10 July 2026. The outage will occur between 06:00 and 06:30 each day, affecting all users who rely on these platforms for tax filing, electronic payments and other services. During this window the systems will be

The Financial Administration announced the detection of a coordinated fraud scheme involving the illegal recovery of value‑added tax (VAT) refunds on sweetened non‑alcoholic beverages. The investigation revealed that a network of legally linked companies, controlled by the same individuals, improperly claimed VAT refunds worth more than €543,000. These entities had artificially structured their operations to

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

The Financial Administration highlighted recent expansions of the network of certified electronic invoicing service providers, known as ‘digitálni poštári’. As of the end of June 2026, 44 providers have obtained certification, and an additional 10 are currently undergoing the accreditation process. This growth makes it considerably easier for public sector entities and large private companies

The Financial Administration has issued a public warning about a renewed surge of fraudulent schemes that employ email, SMS or counterfeit websites to impersonate the tax authority. Scammers typically claim that recipients have outstanding tax debts, are eligible for tax refunds, or must provide personal banking details to avoid penalties. The messages often include urgent