On 26 October 2026, the State Tax Service officially announced the postponement of the mandatory launch of the e-Excise system (electronic administration of excise goods) from 1 January 2027 to 1 July 2027. The decision, formalized by the relevant Cabinet of Ministers resolution, responds to industry requests for additional time to integrate IT systems, test data exchange with the STS, and train personnel. The e-Excise system will replace paper-based excise stamps and declarations with fully digital tracking of excisable goods (alcohol, tobacco, fuel) from production to retail.
Key Takeaways
- Transition Period: The voluntary pilot phase continues until 30 June 2027; participants gain early access to simplified reporting and reduced audit frequency.
- System Requirements: Economic operators must ensure their ERP/accounting software can generate and transmit the required XML data packages per the STS XSD schemas (SAF-T UA compatible).
- Penalty Grace: No penalties for non-use of e-Excise will be applied before 1 July 2027, provided current paper-based compliance is maintained.
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Source: Read Official Announcement