How Shopify POS Becomes RT Compliant in Italy

Traditionally, merchants in Italy were required to use an expensive certified Registratore Telematico (RT) printer to comply with fiscalization rules.

OpenFiskal makes your Shopify POS RT compliant, but without the need for a dedicated certified printer.

Instead of relying on specialized hardware, OpenFiskal securely processes and transmits POS transactions in real time to the Agenzia delle Entrate, where they are recorded according to Italian fiscal requirements.

Why RT compliance matters

Italian law requires merchants to electronically store and transmit transaction data to the tax authority to ensure transparency and reduce tax evasion.

Historically, this was handled by certified RT devices that:

• store transaction data
• ensure data integrity
• transmit daily sales to the tax authority

Modern software-based approaches can achieve the same compliance goals through secure digital workflows.

How it works

1. Sale completed on Shopify POS

When a transaction is finalized at the register, OpenFiskal automatically captures the sale data.

2. Transaction is prepared in a tamper-evident way

OpenFiskal processes the transaction to ensure fiscal integrity and traceability.

3. Real-time transmission to the Agenzia delle Entrate

The transaction is transmitted electronically to the tax authority, where it is stored and recorded in line with RT requirements.

4. Secure retention for audits

Relevant fiscal data remains securely available for compliance checks and audits.

What this means for merchants

With OpenFiskal:

• No dedicated RT printer required
• Works with standard Shopify POS hardware
• Real-time fiscal reporting
• Fully digital fiscal workflow
• Designed for Italian compliance requirements

Requirements

To operate compliantly, merchants must:

• Use Shopify POS connected to OpenFiskal
• Maintain a stable internet connection
• Follow local receipt and record-keeping obligations

Updated on: 03/03/2026