Introduction

This document presents a brief roadmap for implementing TIMS v2 to v3 migration – specifically, how it will affect current vendors of POS and E-SDC products.

Migration Steps

     1. Sandbox.online for v3 is Available

• • All vendors will have access to the v3 sandbox environment from day one of the v2 to v3 migration.
    • MCR will inform the vendors when the new environment is live
    • Old sandbox.online will become obsolete
  • Vendors must re-register on the new sandbox.online environment to get access and begin testing
  • The new sandbox.online will support both v2 and v3 smart cards, allowing vendors to:
    • Test their existing v2 solutions (legacy compatibility)
    • Begin development and testing of their new v3-compatible systems

      2. Accreditation for v2 Stops

• • No further accreditation of new v2 devices will be allowed on sandbox.online
  • However, sandbox.online will continue to support v2 endpoints:
    • TaxCore.Api for ESDC devices
    • VSDC for POS devices
  • This ensures a smooth transition while maintaining support for live v2 infrastructure during testing.

     3. Support for v2 on v3 Production

• • TIMS v3 production will also temporarily support v2 endpoints:
    • TaxCore.Api for ESDC devices
    • VSDC for POS devices
  • At this point, vendors will be able to choose between submitting v2 or v3 requests in production (in case they become accredited for v3).
  • This dual-support phase ensures operational continuity while encouraging gradual migration.

     4. Deadline for Obtaining Accreditation for v3

• •  Currently-accredited vendors will be given a deadline by which they will have to obtain accreditation for v3
  • The MCR will define the official deadline and inform the vendors on time

     5. End-of-Life for v2

• • Eventually, v2 will be officially phased out.
  • The MCR will define the official end-of-life date and inform the vendors and taxpayers on time
  • By the end-of-life date, all vendors will be required to fully migrate to v3

Conclusion

This roadmap ensures vendors can:

• Immediately begin integration efforts in a controlled environment,
• Maintain business continuity with legacy systems during transition,
• Prepare in advance for mandatory compliance with v3 once enforced by the authorities.