With the Revenue Administration's (GİB) decisions, it's no longer enough for restaurants, cafes, and similar businesses to simply use a POS system. These businesses are now required to integrate with cash registers. In other words, their systems must be fiscally approved and integrated.

Businesses that do not comply with these regulations can face both serious fines and additional costs of up to 10–15% in their business processes.

In this article, you will find the legal basis for the integration obligation, the risks for businesses and the solutions in detail.

Legal Basis: With What Regulations Did the Cash Register Integration Obligation Come About? 

Tax Procedure Law General Communiqué No. 483 – September 30, 2017

It has become mandatory for new generation payment recording devices (YN ÖKC) to work integrated with software.

May 25, 2018 Update

The deadline for integration was revised to October 1, 2018.

Law No. 7524 (2024)

In case of transactions made with non-integrated devices, a special irregularity penalty of 10% of the transaction amount has been applied.

With these regulations, not only businesses but also companies providing software without integration were penalized.

Why is Cash Register Integration Mandatory?

The Revenue Administration emphasizes that integration is not merely a technical necessity but also a part of the company's financial discipline. The main objectives are:

• Preventing tax losses and reducing informality
• Ensuring the reliability of official documents
• Clarifying business and software company responsibilities
• To accelerate audit processes and increase transparency in financial processes

Risks Awaiting Businesses Using Legacy Systems

Today, businesses that still use legacy systems or non-financially approved POS solutions face serious risks: 

• Penalties: Special irregularity penalty of up to 10% per transaction
• Additional Cost: 10–15% increase in expenses due to legal non-compliance
• Dual Responsibility: Both the business and the software company may be held liable for penalties.
• Operational Risk: Disruption in business processes due to lack of documentation during audits

At this point, cash register integration is not only a legal requirement; it has also become a fundamental element of the business's financial and operational security.

The Solution to the Cash Register Integration Requirement: Financially Approved and Integrated POS Software

While free or uncertified POS systems may seem like savings in the short term, they create exponentially increasing costs and operational risks in the long run.

Financially approved and integration compatible POS software are:

• Guarantees legal compliance
• Prevents penalties
• Increases operational efficiency
• It offers business owners the opportunity to focus on their business with peace of mind.

Safe and Legally Compliant Solutions with Denge Smart

Denge Smart Restaurant ProgramIt works fully integrated with common cash registers such as BEKO and INGENICO.

It is also compatible with PAVO smart Android POS terminals developed within the scope of VUK 507 Secure Mobile Payment Communiqué.

Denge Smart has been a pioneer in technology since 2005 and has been a solution partner for many large and growing businesses for many years. Arkhe Software Technologies's cloud restaurant program.

Thanks to Denge Smart:

• Payment processes at the table, at the cash register and at the door are managed with financial integration
• Advanced bill and service operations are controlled from a single screen
• Speed ​​and convenience are provided for cash, credit card and meal voucher payments.
• End-to-end digitalization from e-bill to e-invoice is possible
• All sales, receipts and Z reports are automatically integrated into the accounting system

Creator of the Balance brand Arkhe Software Technologies's latest product, Denge Smart, not only ensures legal compliance but also supports your business's digital transformation and growth goals.

Denge Smart can meet the needs of all types of businesses, from the smallest to the largest, and makes life easier for both bosses and employees with its hundreds of active features.

Invest in the Future: Don't Postpone Integration

Businesses that postpone their integration obligations are not only risking their present but also their future.

The Revenue Administration's inspection and sanction mechanisms are becoming increasingly stringent; a decision taken today could prevent losses of 10–15% tomorrow.

The necessity of POS integration is now an inevitable reality for businesses.

With Denge Smart, legal obligations are fulfilled and your business processes are managed efficiently and securely.

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Source: HORECA TREND and Balance Smart

Metro TurkeyIn the ninth stop of its "Following the Local" project, launched to ensure the sustainability of local products that grow in our region and make us who we are, and to highlight products with registered geographical indications, Kırkağaç Melon, whose story it follows, was brought together with Boğaziçi Bluefish in Istanbul. The unique flavor of Boğaziçi Bluefish, the first product whose story was accompanied on the "Following the Local" journey, was once again remembered, while Kırkağaç Melon, distinguished by its aroma and flavor, enriched the menu with inspiring recipes.

Pınar Özistanbullu Demir: “Geographical Indications Provide Lifeline to Local Production”

Pınar Özistanbullu Demir, Corporate Communications, Events, and Sponsorship Manager at Metro Turkey, emphasized the importance of geographical indications in economic, sectoral, social, and local development, stating: “Geographical indications not only certify the quality and authenticity of a product; they are also important tools that strengthen the local economy, preserve cultural heritage, and support sustainable production practices. Kırkağaç Melon and Boğaziçi Bluefish are concrete examples of these values. These products provide economic strength to local producers and form the cornerstone of our gastronomic richness. At Metro Turkey, we are implementing numerous projects to increase the visibility of products with registered geographical indications and carry these values ​​into the future. We not only sell them, but also consider it our duty to support producers in every way. We will continue our efforts to ensure that these important products, which are the lifeblood of both production and development, survive and come to life again on our tables with the inspiring recipes of our chefs.”

Chef Umut Karakuş: “Local Materials Are the Inspiration for Our Creativity”

Located at the Kırkağaç stop of the On the Trail of the Local project Chief Umut KarakuşAt the special event that brought melon and Boğaziçi Bluefish together, he said, “Local ingredients aren't just a product for us; they're also a source of inspiration for our creativity. By combining the sweet refreshment of Kırkağaç Melon with the strong character of Boğaziçi Bluefish, we've both respected traditional culinary traditions and built a brand new narrative with modern techniques. Our goal was to play with the melon's flavor in every dish, demonstrating that it's not just a sweet fruit but an ingredient that can take on completely different identities when transformed with different techniques. I'm delighted to be a part of the "Following the Local" project, which I find invaluable in bringing the producer's labor to the plate and passing on the values ​​of our cuisine to future generations.”

As part of Metro Türkiye's "Following the Local" project, two valuable geographically indicated products, one born in our fertile soil and the other in the waters of our unique Bosphorus, were brought to the table with Chef Umut Karakuş's creative touches. Kırkağaç Melon stood out in dishes featuring contemporary techniques, including Yedikule orchards salad, herb pita, Bergama tulum (Turkish Tulum) pairing, and firik keşkek (a type of Turkish firik keşkek) and pudding. Alternative uses of Kırkağaç Melon, such as pickles, marmalade, and sour sauce, aimed to inspire culinary inspiration. Baked Boğaziçi Bluefish, reinterpreted with Giresun hazelnuts, basil, and artichoke hearts, was met with great enthusiasm by the attendees.

Source: HORECA Trend and Metro Turkey

One of Türkiye's leading brands in the industrial oven and kitchen equipment sector FIMAK, industry professionals and expert chefs in their fields “Taste and Innovation Summit” held at its factory in Konya brought together with.

The event was held at FİMAK's modern production facility in Konya Organized Industrial Zone. A wide range of products from ice cream to pizza, from coffee to presentation brought together taste, technology and creativity.

Throughout the summit, participants had the opportunity to observe industry innovations firsthand and be inspired by the experiences of master chefs. During the day-long sessions, new generation kitchen technologies, sustainable production approaches and innovation in gastronomy themes came to the fore.

Intense Participation from Industry Professionals

Activity, Konya, Ankara, Antalya and Adana It hosted hundreds of industry professionals from the Central Anatolia and Mediterranean regions.

Visitors, as well as FİMAK Sevel, Estone, Kaave, Id Fine, Sarıyer Kola (Oğuz Gıda), Lu Celeto, Sanfood Churros, IREKS, Hamurex, Tekbaş Un, ALFA and Catering Türkiye He closely experienced the products and services of brands such as.

FIMAK: Discover, Share and Get Inspired!

Chairman of the Board of Directors of FIMAK Mehmet Özpınar, in his statement to HORECA TREND, said that the summit was not only a product launch but also a platform where knowledge sharing, collaboration and innovation culture develops drew attention to the fact that.

Mehmet Özpınar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FİMAK, said, "The Taste and Innovation Summit is more than just a product launch for us; it's also a journey of building the future of the industry together. It's incredibly valuable for us to see chefs share their experiences, brands introduce their innovations, and professionals come together under one roof."

Mehmet Özpınar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FİMAK, invited all industry representatives, chefs, and professionals to join this unique journey where flavor and innovation meet. The event will conclude at 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Source: HORECA TREND