Slovakia

On 21 August 2026, the Slovak Financial Administration officially confirmed that the communication infrastructure for the electronic invoicing system (eFaktúra) is complete and fully operational. The modern infrastructure enables automated transmission of tax data from e-invoices without manual re-entry or separate submission, and automatically confirms receipt to the digital post office. This milestone makes Slovakia […]

On 19 August 2026, the Criminal Office of the Financial Administration (KÚFS) announced a major operation in eastern Slovakia dismantling a large-scale illegal cigarette manufacturing facility linked to an international organized crime group. Authorities seized over 9 million cigarettes without valid excise stamps, more than 26 tons of tobacco and raw materials, production equipment, vehicles,

In July 2026 the Financial Administration of the Slovak Republic launched the “Horúce leto” (Hot Summer) inspection campaign, intensifying tax controls at high‑traffic venues such as music festivals, fairs, cultural events, bars, restaurants, seasonal operations and swimming pools. The campaign operated under Act No. 286/2008 Coll. on the Tax on Turnover and related tax‑procedure regulations,

In August 2026 the Financial Administration announced a public auction of nine seized motorcycles, offering enthusiasts the chance to acquire vehicles ranging from modern sport bikes to classic cruisers. The auction, conducted under the Act on the Disposal of Seized Assets, forms part of the administration’s strategy to manage confiscated property and generate supplementary revenue

On 20 August 2026 the Financial Administration announced a partial restriction of freight transport operations on the Slovak‑Ukrainian border crossing Vyšné Nemecké – Užhorod, specifically in the inbound direction for commercial road traffic. The measure was implemented to facilitate mandatory metrological measurements of road‑scale weighbridges, ensuring the accuracy and legal compliance of weight‑based taxation for

A widely circulated social‑media story claimed that a Humenné‑based ice‑cream vendor received an unjust fine for failing to retain a printed receipt issued by the e‑Kasa (electronic cash register) system. The Financial Administration released the official inspection protocol, which shows that the controller’s recorded observations, the signed protocol and the e‑Kasa system logs are fully

Since 1 May 2026 Slovak taxpayers and businesses have been able to utilise the state‑issued QR code payment system for tax and non‑tax obligations, and by mid‑August 2026 the cumulative transaction value had already surpassed 12 million euros. The QR payment platform was introduced to modernise the payment landscape, offering a cost‑free, secure and user‑friendly alternative

The Financial Administration of the Slovak Republic has reminded taxpayers that a 2 % tax credit is available to all parents who claim a refund of tax paid by their children. The credit, which from 2025 replaced the parental allowance, is conditional upon the existence of paid tax by the child and the fulfilment of statutory

The Financial Administration has issued a notice to the business community that a disruption in the processing of export electronic customs documents (eCV) is currently being experienced. Declarations submitted in the accepted status are not being forwarded for export, causing delays in cross‑border shipments. The administration acknowledges the issue and states that technical teams are

In preparation for the mandatory introduction of electronic invoicing (e‑faktúra) on 1 January 2027, the Financial Administration has organised a series of seven professional conferences titled “e‑Faktúra ako kľúčový nástroj digitalizácie podnikania na Slovensku” (E‑Invoicing as a Key Tool for Business Digitalisation in Slovakia). The conferences, scheduled for September 2026, aim to familiarise entrepreneurs, accountants