The Croatian Tax Administration issued a public notice on 4 August 2026 stating that the fiscalisation certificates, which confirm a taxpayer’s entitlement to issue electronically signed invoices, will automatically expire on 8 September 2026 at 05:00 a.m. This certificate is a mandatory prerequisite for all entities that perform fiscalisation in the final consumption phase of the Value‑Added Tax (VAT) system. According to the notice, the expiration affects all active certificates issued under the current legislative framework and renders them unusable for any transaction occurring after the stipulated moment. Taxpayers are therefore required to verify the current validity of their certificates via the e‑Tax portal and, if necessary, initiate the renewal procedure no later than the deadline indicated in the announcement. The renewal process involves submitting an electronic application through the designated e‑Tax services, uploading supporting documentation, and awaiting confirmation from the Administration. The notice emphasises that continued use of an expired certificate may lead to administrative sanctions, including fines and the temporary suspension of the taxpayer’s ability to issue compliant invoices. Additional guidance, frequently asked questions, and step‑by‑step instructions are available on the official Ministry of Finance website, alongside contact information for the e‑Tax support centre. This action forms part of a systematic effort to modernise fiscal oversight, improve the integrity of electronic invoicing, and align national practices with EU standards on digital tax documentation.
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