Slovakia’s Financial administration is intensifying its enforcement of tax regulations, conducting a widespread crackdown on businesses failing to accurately report revenue. Nearly 1,600 inspections were carried out in October 2025 alone,revealing violations in approximately one-third of cases and resulting in over €265,000 in penalties. The agency’s heightened scrutiny, which includes an ongoing campaign targeting taxi services operating with digital platforms, signals a zero-tolerance policy for tax evasion and a commitment to ensuring fair competition for compliant businesses.
Slovakia’s Financial Administration is cracking down on businesses failing to properly report revenue, conducting nearly 1,600 inspections in October 2025 alone and finding violations in roughly a third of cases. The increased scrutiny comes as authorities signal they will not tolerate attempts to circumvent tax regulations, with businesses now facing substantial fines and even temporary closures.
The agency’s inspectors have been particularly focused on the use of electronic cash registers and the e-kasa system. Of the total inspections, 487 revealed violations of cash register laws, resulting in a combined €265,010 in penalties. The most common infraction, identified in 319 instances, was the failure to properly record sales transactions.
Thousands of Euros in Fines and Business Closures
Repeated offenses are now leading to more severe consequences. The Financial Administration issued 23 sales bans and initiated proceedings to revoke one business license. The agency stated that the high rate of non-compliance is disrupting fair competition within the business community.
Inspections have been concentrated in sectors with frequent customer interaction, including flower shops, general merchandise retailers, and hospitality services.
Taxi Services Under Scrutiny
The Financial Administration is also giving special attention to taxi services. A nationwide inspection campaign, dubbed “Taxi,” began in November, with inspectors posing as customers to verify that taxi fares are properly recorded in the e-kasa system. Inspections are being conducted around the clock, including nights and weekends, and encompass fleets operating through digital platforms.
Official data shows that, from January 1 to October 31, 2025, the Financial Administration found violations in nearly 80% of taxi service inspections. Fines totaling €84,950 were issued during this period. An analysis of tax returns also revealed that almost half of taxi drivers reported no income or only minimal amounts in 2024.
Increased Inspections in November
As of November 12, 2025, inspectors conducted 222 inspections as part of the “Taxi” campaign, with 108 resulting in findings of violations – approximately 48.65% of all inspections completed. Fines issued to date in this campaign total €33,910, and the Financial Administration plans to continue inspections throughout November.
Fines for failing to record transactions in the e-kasa system range from €500 to €30,000. Repeat offenders may also face business suspension of up to 72 hours.
The Financial Administration also reminds businesses of several steps to avoid problems. Companies should verify that their e-kasa systems are functioning correctly, diligently record every transaction, and anticipate that inspections may occur at any time, including nights and weekends. Businesses providing services or selling goods through digital platforms must ensure all transactions are properly recorded.
Recent results from October and November 2025 demonstrate the government’s increased focus on compliance with revenue reporting rules. Businesses that neglect their obligations risk fines and temporary closure. Now is an opportune time to review internal procedures and cash register system settings.
