Germany’s new coalition government plans to modernize fiscal policy by requiring all businesses with over €100,000 in annual turnover to use a certified cash register system starting January 1, 2027. Simultaneously, the obligation to issue printed receipts is expected to be removed, though details are still pending. Read more

Germany is consolidating its two federal B2G e-invoicing platforms—ZRE and OZG-RE—into a single system, with OZG-RE becoming the centralized portal for all federal invoice submissions. This long-overdue merger eliminates redundant infrastructure, reduces administrative costs, and simplifies the process for suppliers by resolving inefficiencies caused by the previous dual-platform setup. To improve... 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

By July 31, 2025, all businesses in Germany using electronic cash registers, POS systems, or similar devices must report them to the local tax office via the My ELSTER portal or ERiC interface. This obligation applies to retailers, tradespeople, restaurants, and self-employed individuals, with separate deadlines for devices bought before or after July 1, 2025. Read more

Germany applies a standard VAT rate of 19% and a reduced rate of 7% for essential goods like food, books, and newspapers, with special rules for certain industries. Since January 1, 2024, restaurant food consumed on-site is taxed at 19%, while takeaway food is taxed at 7%, and beverages generally incur 19%, with exceptions for dairy-based drinks. These VAT rules directly impact business pricing st... Read more

Germany is transitioning to mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) for all B2B transactions, following its earlier mandate for B2G invoices in 2020. From January 1, 2025, all businesses must be able to receive e-invoices, with phased requirements for issuing them based on company turnover—starting in 2027 and becoming universal by 2028. 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. Read more