eKasa, Receipts and VAT for Salons in Slovakia

eKasa, receipts and VAT are, for many salon owners, the least-loved part of the business. In Slovakia, though, registering sales through eKasa is one of the basic obligations, so it pays to understand it. This guide explains the basics in plain language and shows how to connect the POS with booking and payments. It is informational, not tax advice — always confirm details with an accountant and on the financial administration's website. As of June 2026.

What eKasa is and who it applies to

eKasa is the Slovak system of online sales registration: the POS is connected to the financial administration's system and sends sales data. It applies to entrepreneurs who take payments for goods or defined services — and hair and beauty services are generally among them. Because the rules and exemptions change, verify your case with an accountant or on the financial administration's website.

A receipt for the client

The rule is simple: the client gets a receipt for the service. Increasingly an electronic receipt, sent digitally, is also possible. For a salon it is convenient when the POS is near the point of payment and does not slow service between clients. An electronic receipt also saves paper and does not get lost, which eases any refund.

VAT or non-payer

Some salons are VAT payers, some are not — it depends on turnover and the form of business and can change. The eKasa obligation is separate from VAT status: you may need a POS even if you are not a VAT payer. This combination is best discussed with an accountant so you are sure.

Connect eKasa with booking

The biggest time-saver is connecting the booking system with the POS: a visit from the calendar becomes a sale and you see takings by service and staff member. Choosing a solution is helped by choosing a POS for a salon. Less re-typing means fewer mistakes and shorter queues at the counter.

Online payments and deposits

When you accept online payments or deposits, a payment operator handles them and takes a transaction fee — a separate cost from eKasa and from the system. Online payment and registration through eKasa are two different things; how to record a deposit correctly, also confirm with an accountant. QR payment speeds up collection at the counter.

Connection with costs and choice

eKasa is one of the items in the total cost of a system — together with the subscription, SMS and payment fees. How to count it is shown in how much a booking system costs in Slovakia. The better the POS is connected to booking, covered in online booking for salons, the less manual work.

Summary

For a Slovak salon eKasa is generally an obligation, the receipt belongs to the client and VAT is a separate question depending on turnover. You gain most by connecting the POS with booking and payments in one place — but confirm your specific case with an accountant. Product context: See YourSalon for salons in Slovakia.