By delivering the software separately from the physical machine, only the hardware value is subject to customs duties. This reduces the taxable base, leading to savings of up to 20% per machine.

You benefit from:

• Lower export-related costs

• Accelerated software depreciation over 3 years instead of 10

• Opportunities for recurring revenue via licenses, subscriptions, or digital services

In total, this can result in up to €94,000 in savings per machine—plus new income streams.

Yes. The strategy follows current international customs rules and accounting practices. The key is the clear separation of software and hardware transactions, documented and invoiced independently.

No. Machines can be shipped with basic software for testing or quality assurance. The full operational software is then delivered separately via your branded app store.

FLECS provides a turnkey platform for:

• Running your own branded App Store

• Managing software as modular apps

• Enabling secure delivery and updates

• Automating licensing and billing

All this can be implemented within just 6 weeks using our FLECSelerator program.

The whitepaper is a must-read for:

• Machine builders with export operations

• CFOs looking to reduce costs and improve ROI

• Sales & product teams developing digital offerings

• Anyone interested in smarter, software-defined business models

The investment varies depending on your scope and customization needs. However, the initial setup through the FLECSelerator is highly cost-efficient and delivers measurable ROI from the first machine shipped under the new model.

Not at all. Unlike consumer marketplaces, FLECS ensures that you maintain full ownership of customer communication and data—your customers remain your customers.

Yes. The FLECS platform is designed for global use, supports multiple languages and currencies, and integrates seamlessly into your existing infrastructure.