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.
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Germany
Author: Ivana Picajkić
E-invoicing system in Germany
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application/pdf
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189.9 KB
File creation date
19.03.2026.
File upload date
23.03.2026.
Document publishing date
23.03.2026.
Published by
Kristina Dosen
Publishing company
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages
10
Version number
1.0
Language
DE
Number of downloads
0
Content accuracy validation date
23.03.2026. 11:26h
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S4FiscalBackoffice Patch
Author: Dejan Šijačić
Country:
Content accuracy validation date:
20.01.2026
Content accuracy validation time:
17:41h
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0
Format:
.zip
File type:
application/x-zip-compressed
File size:
1.18 MB
File creation date:
19.01.2026.
File upload date:
20.01.2026.
Document publishing date:
20.01.2026.
Published by:
Kristina Dosen
Publishing company:
Fiscal Solutions
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Version number:
v1.0.125-01
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Language:
EN
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
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Q&A from the webinar: Germany's cash register rules - reporting mandate and TSE certificate
Germany
Author: Ivana Picajkić and Ištvan Božoki
Country:
GERMANY
Content accuracy validation date:
18.07.2025
Content accuracy validation time:
12:27h
Downloads:
6
Format:
.pdf
File type:
application/pdf
File size:
276.15 KB
File creation date:
18.07.2025.
File upload date:
18.07.2025.
Document publishing date:
18.07.2025.
Published by:
Kristina Dosen
Publishing company:
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages:
4
Number of words and characters:
Version number:
Download link:
Language:
EN
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
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Cash register reporting obligation in Germany
Germany
Author: Ivana Picajkić
Country:
GERMANY
Content accuracy validation date:
06.02.2026
Content accuracy validation time:
15:11h
Downloads:
5
Format:
.pdf
File type:
application/pdf
File size:
569.64 KB
File creation date:
11.07.2025.
File upload date:
06.02.2026.
Document publishing date:
06.02.2026.
Published by:
Kristina Dosen
Publishing company:
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages:
11
Number of words and characters:
Version number:
1.6
Download link:
Language:
EN
The document outlines Germany’s mandatory cash register reporting obligation effective January 1, 2025, requiring all businesses using electronic recording systems with a Technical Security Element (TSE) to register their devices with the tax authority. This applies to cash registers, POS systems, and other devices, including temporary and unused ones, and must be done electronically via Mein ELSTER or the ERiC interface. Read more
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EV-chargers from the Fiscalization Perspective in Germany
Germany
Author: Ivana Picajkić
Country:
GERMANY
Content accuracy validation date:
06.02.2026
Content accuracy validation time:
15:12h
Downloads:
2
Format:
.pdf
File type:
application/pdf
File size:
251.59 KB
File creation date:
27.06.2025.
File upload date:
06.02.2026.
Document publishing date:
06.02.2026.
Published by:
Kristina Dosen
Publishing company:
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages:
9
Number of words and characters:
Version number:
1.6
Download link:
Language:
EN
Germany’s fiscalization system is based on the Technical Security Element (TSE), which secures POS transactions but does not apply to EV chargers. Let's find out what this means in practice. Read more
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Q&A from the webinar: Fiscalization and online sales in European countries
Author: Nikolina Basić
Country:
Content accuracy validation date:
19.05.2025
Content accuracy validation time:
14:17h
Downloads:
16
Format:
.pdf
File type:
application/pdf
File size:
219.06 KB
File creation date:
19.05.2025.
File upload date:
18.07.2025.
Document publishing date:
18.07.2025.
Published by:
Kristina Dosen
Publishing company:
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages:
3
Number of words and characters:
Version number:
1.0
Download link:
Language:
EN
On May 15th, 2025, Fiscal Solutions organized a free webinar on the topic of "Fiscalization and online sales in European countries". The webinar was held by Fiscal Solutions Legal Consultant Nikolina Basić. Let’s find out more about answers to questions asked during the webinar. Read more
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ELSTER (ERiC) - State tax office system
Germany
Author: Borislav Vukic
Country:
GERMANY
Content accuracy validation date:
06.12.2024
Content accuracy validation time:
09:07h
Downloads:
18
Format:
.pdf
File type:
application/pdf
File size:
354.23 KB
File creation date:
23.07.2024.
File upload date:
13.08.2024.
Document publishing date:
13.08.2024.
Published by:
Kristina Dosen
Publishing company:
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages:
7
Number of words and characters:
Version number:
1.0
Download link:
Language:
EN
ELSTER (ELektronische STeuerERklärung = electronic tax declaration) is a German online tax office system designed by the Federal Central Tax Office (Bundeszentralamt für Steuern) to enable anyone to submit their tax returns online. The objective of ELSTER integration is to automate the compulsory ERS registration process overseen by tax offices. If you want to learn more about this topic, please read the entire document. Read more
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