Corrispettivi telematici: software as an alternative to telematic registers
Starting in 2026, Italy will officially introduce a fourth method for transmitting corrispettivi telematici: with software based-solutions.
Moving Beyond Legacy Systems: The Shift Toward Software-Based Electronic Receipts
This change, included in the 2024 Budget Law, marks a significant step in the country’s fiscal digitalization journey. Until now, merchants could choose between a telematic register (RT), RT servers, or the Revenue Agency’s web portal to transmit receipts. With software-based solutions becoming available in 2026, businesses will have greater flexibility, efficiency, and accessibility—especially those operating in online commerce, digital services, or agile environments.
What Is a Software Solution for Corrispettivi Telematici?
It is a certified system that allows the transmission of daily sales data to the Revenue Agency without needing a physical RT device. Essentially, the software performs the same functions as an RT, but through a fully digital infrastructure compliant with the Agency’s technical standards.
From Telematic Registers to Software: What Changes?
As of 2026, a telematic register will no longer be mandatory to manage daily receipts. The revolution initiated in 2021 with the "electronic receipt" requirement now evolves further.
Article 24 of Legislative Decree No. 1, dated January 8, 2024, officially introduces certified software as a legal tool for managing receipts. These solutions guarantee data security and immutability in line with regulatory standards. This isn’t just a technological update, but a structural simplification for millions of merchants and economic operators.
Goodbye Hardware Requirements
The software can be installed on common devices such as PCs, tablets, or smartphones, which will serve as the primary tools for issuing, storing, and transmitting commercial documents. This eliminates reliance on legacy hardware—and the associated costs of purchase, maintenance, and updates.
Key Definitions and Involved Roles
The regulation governing software solutions for receipts, along with the technical specifications published by the Revenue Agency on March 7, 2025, clearly defines not only functional and technological aspects, but also the roles of all actors in the new digital ecosystem. The goal: ensure accountability, traceability, and service quality.
In addition to the merchant, who uses a Processing Point (PEM) to record operations and generate receipts, two key figures emerge:
Software Provider: Designs and builds the system according to the Revenue Agency’s technical requirements. The provider must be pre-accredited, and their solution must pass certification and approval by the Commission for Fiscal Measuring Devices.
Software Distributor: The entity that delivers the solution to the merchant and provides technical and operational support. Often the provider and distributor are the same entity, but not necessarily.
This structure ensures clear distribution of responsibility across development, delivery, and usage, guaranteeing compliance and security.
Approval Process for Software Solutions
To be legally used, each software solution must undergo an approval process defined by the Revenue Agency. First, the Software Provider must be accredited. Only accredited entities can begin the certification process.
The solution must comply with the technical specifications and security requirements laid out by the Agency. Once developed, it must be submitted to the Commission for approval of fiscal measuring devices, which will evaluate its accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance. Only after official approval can the solution be distributed and used by merchants.
This process ensures that all market solutions are reliable, secure, and compliant with Italian fiscal standards, building trust in the new software model and protecting both operators and taxpayers.
Benefits of Software Solutions
Operational Flexibility
Ideal for businesses without a fixed location: food trucks, itinerant vendors, ecommerce, freelancers, mobile services can now adopt a certified solution without purchasing or maintaining dedicated hardware.
Cost Savings
Unlike cash registers, which involve upfront investment, firmware updates, and technical service, software only requires a connected device (tablet, smartphone, PC) and a subscription—often more affordable and remotely updatable.
System Integration
Software solutions can integrate easily with management systems, virtual POS, or existing e-accounting tools, streamlining fiscal management and reducing manual errors.
Real-Time Updates and Automatic Compliance
With cloud software, updates are managed centrally by the provider. No need for firmware upgrades, fiscal seals, or technical interventions: everything is automated and always compliant.
New Opportunities for POS Solution Providers
The introduction of software-based receipt systems benefits not only merchants but also opens new business avenues for POS solution providers. With the removal of hardware dependencies, fiscal data management can now be decoupled from devices prone to obsolescence, failure, or costly maintenance.
According to the March 7 specifications, the Software Distributor is responsible for storing and safeguarding fiscal data—a key role in the digital document lifecycle. This elevates the value of digital services offered, which can include features like integrated payment processing, automatic accounting, and structured data exports.
Moreover, by centralizing both document generation and payment data within the PEM, providers can deliver all-in-one solutions that simplify operations and enhance perceived value.
We are entering a phase of technological transition that will gradually replace physical POS and RT devices with software installed on everyday mobile or desktop devices. For providers, this means tapping into a broader, more dynamic market with scalable, subscription-based, or integrated service models.
Why Choose Software Solutions
With the introduction of software-based receipt systems, Italy aligns with European standards for smart fiscalization, paving the way for a leaner, more transparent, and digitally native system.
Businesses must now assess their future direction: continue with RTs, move to RT servers, or adopt the new software model. In any case, it's clear that technology will play an increasingly central role in modern fiscal management.
Get Ready for the Shift with SIGN IT Lite
This shift to software marks a milestone in Italy's fiscal landscape. In a world where digitalization, flexibility, and integration with payment systems are becoming essential, choosing the right technology is not just about compliance—it's a strategic move.
SIGN IT Lite by fiskaly already allows for automatic, compliant transmission of receipts using the Revenue Agency's web portal. It’s a concrete first step toward cloud-based fiscalization, perfect for businesses looking to transition smoothly and progressively.
When the new software model launches in 2026, you’ll be ready to switch seamlessly to SIGN IT—the complete, certified solution that meets the new fiscal requirements while offering the full benefits of digital automation.
With 2026 on the horizon, it's time to prepare: the future of receipts is digital, flexible, and in the cloud.