A New Step in Tax Digitalization: The E-Document Era with YN POS Devices

With the Tax Procedure Law General Communiqué (Serial No: 593) published by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, Revenue Administration, an important regulation regarding new generation payment recording devices (YN POS devices) has come into force.

With this regulation, it is made possible to issue electronic documents via YN POS devices in order to support the digital transformation of businesses, expand the use of electronic documents, and strengthen tax compliance processes.

Under the new regulation:

• Electronic documents (e-documents) can be issued via new generation payment recording devices.
• The issued documents will be transmitted and stored electronically in an integrated manner with the systems of the Revenue Administration.
• The devices will operate using a secure electronic signature infrastructure.
• Document types and technical implementation procedures will be carried out in accordance with guidelines issued by the Revenue Administration.

With this regulation:

• Receipt and invoice processes will be carried out faster and more securely in a digital environment,
• Compliance and transparency in tax processes will be increased,
• Operational processes in businesses will be simplified,
• The effectiveness of combating the informal economy will be strengthened.

This Communiqué entered into force as of its publication date.

You can access the relevant Official Gazette here. (In Turkish)