Hi Sanjay, 

There are changes in VMS Version 3, and it requires development work

Please kindly re-register as a developer to gain access to the latest documentation.

There is no highlight on the changes; we are told that the developers will need to go through the documentation to be in compliance with their POS systems.

Areas we will need to consider are

1. LinkPOS,
2. VMS Integration to all other ERPs, MYOB, XERO, JIWA.

 I have registered EBS as a developer, but to re-accredit, this will only be possible once we have the technical end sorted with your team.

Below is an email from FRCS to me with links. Let me know if you need the registration to be done ASAP to move things faster.

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Robert R. Fonmanu <rfonmanu001@frcs.org.fj>

Dear Sanjay Singh,

Dear Sanjay,

The certificate you were using was created before the upgrade done to the global sandbox.
In order to access it you will need to register again and request a new certificate.

Best regards,
Related to your #TC005744

Your TaxCore Support Team,
TaxCore Support Department

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Certificqtes has been received and installed.

VMS Changes in progress. Expected completion 8th August 2025.

Table 1 - New Status Codes

1. The change will be available in version: 15.90

2. The following changes were made (Include Database object names, Program classes, and any other relevant information):

1. Completed development work for VMS changes

3. Affected Areas:

1. VMS - New API updates

4. The issue was caused by:

1. FRCS VMS changes

5. Other Relevant Notes: 
6. Next Step (Review and System Test (Developer) -> UAT (Quality) -> Documentation):  UAT then Compliance

1. When is the new version of SDC taking effect
   1. If you have the new SDC available for accreditation then proceed with submission so it can be accredited and rolled out for your customers in the market. 
2. When will the PREVIOUS version stop being supported?
   1. This will take effect when all your customers have been migrated to V3 of POS / SDC. There is no immediate deadline set but if you can get your customers on V3 sooner, then you will just have to maintain one version. 
3. Do vendors need to maintain both versions of SCD or just the current one?
   1. Until such time your customers are on V3, the vendor will have to maintain both versions to ensure business continuity for customers. 

*** Email Response from Samoa TIMS Support ***

Q: When does v3 take effect? Will this break the currently working POS VMS commands? (E-SDC).

A: Already deployed – V2 compatibility mode currently switched on. All current POS and ESDC will work. 

Q: Where can we find tech specifications for Invoice cancellation?

A: Special Kind of Reformed – How it's implemented. It will be described in the tech specs published on the website. It's in the sandbox

Q: Please supply transition period details, from V2 to V3?

A: Switch off V2 compatibility. Exact dates by FRCS –

Q: Change of VAT Labels was very hectic.

A: Take into account the timelines

Q: Can vendors test v3 in one POS while using V2
A: Yes, can do that provided you are accredited in V3

Q: Why do the copy receipts and invoices require refiscalization?

A: Track if cashiers are issuing a suspicious number of copies – data collection requirements -

Q: Hello Kaushik here from Cloud Development, are you able to go over the changes required for Online POS?

A: No specific changes except the requirements to comply with the new updated version of the protocol.

Q: Some of our clients were using ESCD. Their old card has expired, and after replacing it with a new one, the VMS stopped working. Based on our investigation, it appears that the new hardware is not compatible with V3. Please advise on the possible solution to resolve this issue.

A: Request for V2 smart card.

Q: There is a tech guide, a downloadable PDF version

A: Help system in the sandbox. Does not download the entire guide. Download with Child 

Q: Is there a specific FONT and SIZE required on the invoice

A: No, there is not, as long as each type of invoice contains the necessary information, the font and size on an invoice are not a concern

INHOUSE - Can we have a better front that is more printer-friendly and darker when printed? The current font is not too visible.

# Comment 13 - Accreditation response has been provided with a request for additional documentation.

This was provided and accreditation resubmitted.

FRCS has responded with some additional requirements, such as a demonstration of "Multiple Payments", Documentation References, and some changes to "Advanced Receipts".

The changes have been completed and resubmitted for approval.

Certification is on hold due to the following requirement:

1. Proforma Invoice needs to be fully Paid.
   1. LinkSOFT does not take payment on Quotations, therefore, we will mark the Quote as Fully Paid for this requirement even though the customer is not making a payment.
2. Proforma Refund needs to be fully Paid.
   1. LinkSOFT does not allow a REDUND/Return to a Quotation, therefore, we will sign the PROFORMA REFUND when the Quotation is VOID

I find this to be a strange requirement. I am not aware of any accounting standards that define "Payment on Quotation", or Quotation Refund.

Can anyone on this case comment on this and confirm if this is ok? or if you have any objections to the proposed 1.1 or 2.1 above?

*** Email discussion with DTI ***

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Changes made and accreditation resubmitted. Below are the parameters:

Figure 1 - Answers to FRCS Questions for Technical Certification

FRCS

Dear Sanjay Singh,

Kind Regards,

FRCS

Hi Sitla, VMS certification is still marked as "Under Administrative Review". It's been 3 weeks. Can you follow up when you get a chance, please?

Emailed them a couple of times with no response. thx

FRCS requested documentation update for the following:

1. Where can the user see how many Reprints are done
2. Where can the user see which invoice has been signed

Changes made to documentation showing Data view for POS transactions and POS Payments.

Changes submitted for FRCS review.

FRCS has requested documentation on Returns processing.

The following links have been provided:

1. https://www.link247.com.au/Link-Help/topics/LinkSOFT/LinkWebApplicationsPortal/Point%20of%20Sale/Returns_List.htm
2. https://www.link247.com.au/Link-Help/topics/LinkSOFT/Returns.htm

Submitted for review

Admistrative approval has been completed.

I was just informed that there is another step that FRCS now requires a live Demo.

Sitla,,can you document this and update what this is about?

Hi Sanjay,

We have presented a live demo to the FRCS accreditation team and provided all relevant documents(live demo passed invoices) for verification.

Will keep you posted on future updates.

Sitla.

FRCS

Dear Sanjay Singh,

Kind Regards,

FRCS

Fiji VMS Certification has been completed. 

Figure 1 - Fiji VMS V3 Certification