Fiscalization in Sweden: How long should the control unit be kept?

In Sweden, fiscal control units must be retained for at least 12 months after a cash register is sold, scrapped, or replaced, ensuring access to historical transaction data. These devices must store five years of data and cannot be emptied, with strict rules governing replacement and preservation to maintain compliance and transparency.

 

Fiscalization rules in Sweden require the usage of a control unit device. In accordance with some of the fiscalization requirements, a control unit must be retained in Sweden for at least 12 months after a cash register is sold, scrapped, or replaced.

Control units are required to store at least five years of control data, but if the unit reaches full capacity before this period, it is considered broken and may be replaced. Under Chapter 12, Section 14 of SKVFS 2009:2, businesses can purchase a new control unit, provided they comply with the 12-month preservation requirement for the old unit.

Authorities stress that control units are not to be emptied, ensuring that historical transaction data remains accessible during the retention period. Businesses must respect storage and replacement rules to avoid penalties and facilitate transparent record-keeping.