The Federal Ministry of Finance has republished its decree on cash registers and receipt obligations, replacing the 2019 version and updating compliance rules for businesses and certain public or non-profit entities. The revised framework raises thresholds for simplified cash-based recording to €45,000 turnover while confirming that entities exceeding set limits must transition to electronic cash... Read more

In Austria, electronic invoicing is mandatory for suppliers invoicing federal public authorities, requiring the use of structured formats (e.g., EN 16931, ebInterface, or Peppol) via platforms like e-Rechnung.gv.at or the Peppol network. However, for B2B transactions e-invoicing remains voluntary, although widely used for efficiency and automation. Austria was one of the first countries in Europe... Read more

Austria has introduced a new 4.9% reduced VAT rate for specific essential food products under § 10(1a) UStG 1994, effective July 1, 2026, to lower consumer costs. The rate applies only to goods precisely matching defined CN codes, requiring businesses to ensure accurate product classification to avoid incorrect VAT treatment and compliance risks. Austria has adopted an amendment to the Austrian VA... Read more

This document is a professional presentation and compliance guide prepared by Fiscal Solutions that explains the fiscalization framework and e-commerce regulatory environment in Austria. It provides an overview of Austria’s fiscal cash register system, legal obligations, security requirements, and receipt rules, as well as thresholds and exemptions relevant to businesses. The presentation also clarifies how online sales are treated under Austrian law, highlighting when e-commerce transactions are exempt from fiscalization and when cash-on-delivery scenarios trigger fiscal obligations. Read more

Austria applies an EU-aligned VAT system (Umsatzsteuer, USt) with a 20% standard rate, 13% and 10% reduced rates, an upcoming 0% zero-rating for menstrual products and contraceptives from 2026, and strict rules on registration, invoicing, and reporting. Read more

Austria will halve VAT on selected essential food products from 10% to 5% starting 1 July 2026, aiming to ease household living costs and deliver immediate savings at the checkout amid persistent food price pressures. The measure, confirmed on 14 January 2026, is part of a broader anti-inflation strategy and will be partly funded through new taxes on non-recyclable plastics and fees on non-EU parc... Read more

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. Read more

Austria is modernizing its fiscal cash register regime from 2026 by raising the small-seller exemption threshold, making existing simplifications permanent, and allowing optional digital receipts, while continuing to support paper receipts on request. Despite these compliance-easing and digitalization measures, the core RKSV framework remains unchanged, with mandatory secure recording, digital sig... Read more

Cash Register Package 2026 raises the cash register exemption threshold to €45,000, allows receipt obligations to be fulfilled with optional digital receipts without a value limit, and makes the 15-product-group rule permanent. The reform, effective from 2026, aims to reduce administrative burden, improve legal certainty, and simplify compliance for small and seasonal businesses. The Austrian Fede... Read more

Austria's VAT, known as Umsatzsteuer (USt), includes a standard rate of 20% and reduced rates of 10% and 13% for specific goods and services. Businesses must register if turnover exceeds EUR 55,000 and file returns quarterly or monthly. Certain exemptions apply, and no major changes to rates are expected through 2025, though product classifications may evolve. In Austria, value-added tax is called... Read more

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. Read more

S4F backoffice installer is intended for users who are installing the software for the first time. Please make sure to obtain latest version of installer and to apply all subsequent patches that are released subsequently. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. This version of the Backoffice installer supports the following countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. Read more

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. Read more

Austrian authorities state foreign companies may send e-invoices through Peppol, but only if they have a business presence in Austria. The Austrian authorities have clarified whether foreign companies are required to submit electronic invoices (e-invoices) when dealing with Austrian federal agencies. The guidance confirms that cross-border suppliers can send e-invoices, primarily via the Peppol ne... Read more

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. Read more

Austria’s Business Service Portal (USP) is the federal government’s central digital platform for businesses, providing access to administrative and e-government services. It enables companies to manage tax filings, submit e-invoices to public authorities, and replace paper-based procedures with secure online workflows. Read more