Germany’s External Audit Regulations (ApO) set the procedural framework for tax audits, including audit scope, taxpayer cooperation, group audits, reporting, and coordination between tax authorities.

Germany’s External Audit Regulations (ApO) set the procedural framework for tax audits, including audit scope, taxpayer cooperation, group audits, reporting, and coordination between tax authorities.

S4FiscalService for Germany is an installation package for S4FS fiscal middleware in Germany. An integrative part of the installation package is, among others, the General Interface Description, the Service Interface Description, Release Notes, the S4F Service Installation Manual, and sensitive data encryption. They are all packed in a zip file that is ready for download.

<p dir="auto" style="white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: justify;">Retail technology doesn&rsquo;t work without standards. Behind POS systems, eReceipts, and the technologies connecting the retail ecosystem are standards that have evolved for decades&mdash;from OPOS and ARTS to today&rsquo;s landscape. What&rsquo;s next? In this webinar, Roland Zali&scaron;evskij, Co-Founder of Fiscal Solutions, explores the evolution of retail standards.</p> Read more

The purpose of this document is to explain how vending machines are treated in Germany from a fiscalization perspective. This document will answer questions such as whether vending machines fall within the scope of the fiscalization system, and if not, how sales through vending machines are handled, and similar issues.

This webinar examines the shift towards real-time data exchange, its implications for recording transactions, and how fiscalization now serves as a source of actionable business intelligence for both businesses and regulators.  Agenda: Introduction: Evolution of Fiscalization - From Compliance to Data PlatformsThe Beginning: Fiscal Printers and Early SystemsLimitations of Traditional Fis... Read more

Tax audits are increasingly important in European retail due to high transaction volumes and evolving compliance rules. With different fiscal systems in Germany, France, and Italy, understanding audit focus areas is essential. This webinar covers key audit frameworks, differences, and practical compliance insights for retailers. Read more

The purpose of this document is to explain the rules governing the tax audit regime in Germany, including the legal framework, the main focus areas of a tax audit, and the procedures followed by the tax authorities. It also outlines the increasing importance of digital data access and audit techniques.

The purpose of this document is to describe how electronic invoices are handled in Germany. This document explains e-invoices, what they are, and how they are used, with special attention being paid to their legal treatment in Germany.

S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component.

On October 26th, 2022, Fiscal Solutions organized a free webinar on the topic of „5 things you need to know to run international fiscalization“. It was held by Danilo Krstonijević, Account Manager at Fiscal Solutions. This webinar will solve your doubts, such as how to analyze and understand all the requirements and how to define a budget, timeline, and project plan. Furthermore, you’ll find out... Read more

If you are struggling with complex e-invoicing implementations across multiple countries, and if you are concerned about mounting costs, potential delays, or compliance risks, our webinar will help you to learn how global retailers can streamline e-invoicing efficiently!  With countries worldwide mandating e-invoicing, international retailers face unique challenges adapting to new regulations... Read more

On July 17th, 2025, Fiscal Solutions organized a free webinar on the topic of "Germany's cash register rules: reporting mandate and TSE certificate." The webinar was held by Fiscal Solutions Legal Consultant Ivana Picajkić and Technical Consultant Ištvan Božoki. Let’s find out more about answers to questions asked during the webinar. Read more

On July 17th, 2025, Fiscal solutions organized a free webinar on the topic „Germany’s new cash register rules - Reporting mandate & TSE certificate“ The webinar was held by Ivana Picajkić, Legal Consultant and Ištvan Božoki, Technical Consultant. Let’s hear what he has to say about this topic. Read more