WEB-SRM (MEV-WEB): what your restaurant needs to know
Since June 2025, Quebec restaurants must send their sales to Revenu Québec through a cash register system certified for the WEB-SRM. Here is what it changes for you and how to stay compliant, without the headache.
| Date | What changed |
|---|---|
| 2011 | The physical SRM arrives: the small box connected to restaurant cash registers. |
| June 1, 2025 | Sales must be sent through an SRS certified for the WEB-SRM, and customers must receive an invoice produced by that SRS. |
| August 2025 | Most physical SRM devices stop working, according to Revenu Québec. |
| Today | Every new restaurant must be compliant from its first transaction. |
Sources: Revenu Québec, Mandatory billing in the restaurant sector and SRS configuration (checked in October 2026). This guide is for information only; confirm your situation with Revenu Québec or your accountant.
What is the WEB-SRM?
The WEB-SRM (MEV-WEB, the online sales recording module) replaces the old SRM box. Instead of a physical device, your cash register system (SRS) sends each transaction directly to Revenu Québec over the Internet.
Your register must therefore be a certified SRS designed to communicate with the WEB-SRM. A system built for the old SRM is no longer enough.
Who does it apply to?
- Restaurants, bars and catering businesses operating in Quebec.
- People who usually provide goods or services in a restaurant establishment where alcohol is served under a bar permit.
Some exemptions exist; if you think your case is special, check before buying equipment.
What you need
- A certified SRS that appears on Revenu Québec's official list.
- An authorization code and a mandatory billing file number, obtained in My Account for businesses.
- A compatible printer if you give paper invoices.
- A stable Internet connection, since transactions are sent continuously.
Transition steps
- 1. Open your operator file in My Account for businesses to get your file number and authorization code (activation can take up to 90 minutes).
- 2. Choose a WEB-SRM certified SRS suited to your restaurant (tables, counter, delivery, tips).
- 3. Configure the SRS with your GST and QST numbers, your authorization code and your digital certificate.
- 4. Test a first invoice and check that transmission works.
- 5. Keep the data from your old SRM and your records for at least six years.
How Metalaser helps
Metalaser installs two cash register systems certified for the WEB-SRM: the Auphan POS, built for restaurants, and Clover POS. We review your restaurant, recommend the right one, then set up the system, taxes, tips and staff, and train your team in English, French or Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still use my old SRM?
No. The obligation to use a WEB-SRM certified SRS has applied since June 1, 2025, and most physical SRM devices stopped working in August 2025.
Which WEB-SRM systems do you install?
Auphan and Clover POS, two cash register systems certified for the WEB-SRM. Auphan suits restaurants that need advanced features (tables, kitchen, delivery); Clover suits counters, cafés and quick-service restaurants.
Is my current cash register compatible?
Only if it appears on the list of WEB-SRM compatible SRS published by Revenu Québec. Send us the name of your system and we'll check it with you.
What happens if the Internet goes down?
Ask your provider how its system holds transactions and sends them once the connection is back. It is an important criterion when choosing your SRS.
How long does it take to become compliant?
The authorization code activates within minutes up to 90 minutes. Installing and setting up the system then usually takes a few days, depending on your restaurant.
Get your WEB-SRM compliance checked
Tell us which cash register system you use: we'll check whether it is compliant and, if needed, propose a certified solution with installation.
Get your WEB-SRM compliance checked
Tell us which cash register system you use: we'll check whether it is compliant and, if needed, propose a certified solution with installation.