GKS 2.0: what certification changes for your till
Status on 12 November 2026: GKS 2.0 is mandatory for hospitality businesses since 1 July 2026, after the royal decree published on 3 June 2026 (FOD Financiën, GKS news, checked on 12 November 2026).
GKS 2.0 is the renewed Belgian registered cash register system: your till and its fiscal data module (FDM) must both be certified.
The FDM sends ticket details online to the tax authority's cloud, and guests can get a digital receipt.
Beyond Ordering is certified since 19 December 2025.
Our advice: ask every supplier for the certificate number of the till and of the FDM, and check both against the official list.
- GKS 2.0 is mandatory for hospitality businesses since 1 July 2026.
- The till and the FDM must both be certified for GKS 2.0.
- The FDM signs each ticket and sends the data online to FOD Financiën.
- Guests get a printed or digital VAT receipt.
- Beyond Ordering is on the official list with certificate CBYO001.
What does "GKS 2.0 certified" mean?
It means FOD Financiën has tested and approved both parts of the system, the till software and the FDM, against the GKS 2.0 rules.
The producer has it certified, not you as the owner. You buy or rent a certified combination and register it.
In 30 minutes we show you how QR orders, table tabs and the FDM run in one certified flow.
What's the difference between GKS 1.0 and GKS 2.0?
The main shift is where the fiscal data goes: GKS 2.0 sends ticket details online, close to real time.
| GKS 1.0 | GKS 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Parts | Till, FDM and VAT signing card (VSC) | Till and FDM; the FDM signs (no VSC) |
| Where data goes | Stored in the FDM at your premises | Online to the FOD cloud |
| Receipt for the guest | Printed VAT receipt | Printed or digital, plus copy ticket |
| Software | Existing protocol | New protocol, software must be adapted |
| On-site checks | Data stays in the FDM | Fewer on-site checks expected |
The FDM buffers at least 2 GB of ticket data before sending it to the FOD cloud (FOD Financiën, FDM 2.0 technical description).
How do you check that a till is GKS 2.0 certified?
Open the official list of certified GKS 2.0 systems and look for your supplier's company name and certificate number.
On 29 October 2026 it listed 35 tills and 6 FDMs, and no certificate had been withdrawn.
- Search by company, not by brand: the list shows the producer's legal name, which can differ from what the salesperson says.
- Check both parts: a certified till with an FDM that isn't on the list is not a GKS 2.0 set-up.
- Ask for the certificate number: put it in the quote.
Beyond Ordering BV is listed as certificate CBYO001, under the product name "Wat Drink Je": our brand before we became Beyond Ordering.
What changes during service?
Under the GKS, every food and drink sale in your venue gets a VAT receipt from the registered till when the service ends (how to use the GKS).
- Every staff member is identified. Each person logs in with their own profile.
- A pro forma is not a receipt. The guest gets the VAT receipt from the GKS.
- QR and kitchen systems fall under the same rules. A separate table, QR or kitchen-routing system must meet the same safeguards as the till.
- Reports come from the till every day.
With Beyond Ordering, table, bar and QR orders run in one flow on the certified till, with the same menus and stock (our software).
Which exception helps caterers and party halls?
When a ticket at the end of the service isn't practical, register the sale beforehand at the value of the quote or order form. Correct it within 7 calendar days after the event.
What do you do when the till or the FDM fails?
Keep a stock of paper receipts at the till from day one. Write one for every meal, and the drinks served with it, while the system is down (GKS defect procedure).
Then report it. E-mail the GKS team of FOD Financiën within 7 calendar days, with the date and time the problem started.
Once it's fixed, add when receipts resumed and the numbers of the paper receipts you wrote.
On our side, terminals fall back on a built-in 4G SIM when the wifi drops (our set-up for bars and clubs).
How does Beyond Ordering connect to the FDM?
Through the cloud: both FDMs Beyond Ordering supports today are reached online, such as the Checkbox FDM.
By seamlessly combining online QR orders with waiter orders through Beyond Ordering's all-in-one terminal, we're able to serve all our guests in no time.
In practice: Q-Beach House and Bar Bernaar
The event: GKS 2.0 pilots at Q-Beach House and Bar Bernaar, before FOD Financiën certified Beyond Ordering as a GKS 2.0 registered cash register on 19 December 2025.
The setup: QR ordering at the table, combined with waiter orders on the all-in-one terminal.
The result: table turnover and guest satisfaction went up, even at the busiest peak times.
Also with Beyond Ordering: Trefdag Vlaanderen Digitaal, where visitors ordered and paid online and then picked up their order.
Which five questions should you ask your supplier?
- What is the GKS 2.0 certificate number of your till, and of the FDM you deliver with it?
- Are QR ordering, table management and kitchen routing part of that certified system, or a separate app?
- Cloud FDM or physical box, and what happens to sales when the internet drops?
- How does a guest get a digital VAT receipt, and can staff still print one?
- Who registers the set-up in the GKS e-service, and who helps when the FDM fails on a Saturday night?
For the Saturday-night question: live 24/7 WhatsApp support comes standard with our service and support.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep my current black box?
Only if it's certified for GKS 2.0. Your deadline follows the purchase date of your till, see our explainer on the registered cash register (witte kassa).
Do guests still get a paper receipt?
Yes. GKS 2.0 adds a digital receipt, but in our set-up staff still print one when a guest prefers paper.
Does a QR ordering app need its own certification?
It must meet the same safeguards as the till when orders run through it.
The simplest route is QR ordering built into the certified till itself.
Can I start without the GKS and switch it on later?
Yes. A café under the threshold can start on Beyond Ordering without the GKS and switch GKS 2.0 on later, or start with it from day one (our café guide).
See a certified set-up during a shift
The fastest way to judge a GKS 2.0 till is to watch it handle a QR order, a table tab and a refund in one flow.
We show you exactly that in a 30-minute demo. Rather ask a question first? Get in touch.
Watertight administration, without the worry
Beyond Ordering is officially GKS 2.0 certified. We're happy to explain what that means for your venue.
Read more stories from our blog
Ordering via QR code in your bar or restaurant: how it works
Guests scan, order and pay upfront on their phone, and the order goes to the bar or kitchen. How it works, with the GKS rule and a summer bar.
Hospitality VAT in Belgium: which rate for your café or restaurant?
Hospitality VAT in Belgium: 12% on served food, 21% on every drink you serve, 6% on food and soft drinks to take away. With a worked bill.
How to organise a fuif: the bar, the till and no more drink tickets
Organise a fuif in five steps: registration, Unisono, the bar, reusable cups and a till with one queue instead of paper drink tickets.
