O General Confederation of Artisans and Professional Traders of Greece (GSEVEE) points out in its letter the need to extend the deadline for replacing tax mechanisms. This letter was sent to the Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, as well as the commander of AADE, George Pitsilis.
As GSEVEE highlights in its letter, on July 1, 2024, the deadline for the withdrawal of Special Security Tax Provisions for Item Marking (EAFDSS) and Simple Electronic Tax Mechanisms (FEM) from catering establishments and their replacement, from July 2, 2024, with other types of FIM, or in the case of catering establishments that use the FIMA Restaurant or the FTM Restaurant or the ADIME Restaurant or in general use a provider of electronic publication of sales data retail.
“Unfortunately, states GSEVEE, the obliged companies are unable to comply with the above schedule, which means they run the risk of the severe fines being imposed. And this is not their fault, because:
- The new types of tax mechanisms are not available on the market, so it is not possible to install them despite the companies having made an appointment with the technicians.
- The provider’s ERP connections continue to have difficulties interfacing with the POS.”
The confederation emphasizes that these objective difficulties, for which end users – companies have no responsibility, has created concern and indignation in the market, especially when different statements are heard that exclude any possibility of extension. In fact, such is the desperation that some companies have initiated legal action against the companies that have the responsibility for the technical installation of the new tax mechanisms, in order to guarantee, as much as possible, against the other prescribed penalties.
“We are at the beginning of the tourist season, which is expected to be particularly good and which will cover the trade balance deficit with its revenues for another year. In this context, it is necessary that companies have the opportunity to deal with their main business without being distracted, without the Damocles sword of fines that result from milestones that have nothing to do with reality”, states the letter.
To this end, GSEVEE considers it necessary to grant an extension of the withdrawal and at the same time the replacement of fiscal mechanisms at least until October 31, 2024, as this will facilitate the day-to-day lives of companies, eliminating obstacles that are beyond all logic.