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

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

Big changes are coming to Germany’s fiscal landscape in 2025 - and businesses need to be ready. Starting January 1, 2025, all companies using electronic recording systems must register them with the tax office. At the same time, updates to the Technical Security Element (TSE) are on the horizon, bringing new requirements and potential compliance challenges. 📅 Join us on Thursday, July 17 at... Read more

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

Since January 1, 2020, Germany’s Cash Register Security Ordinance (KassenSichV) requires all electronic cash registers to use a certified Technical Security System (TSE) that securely records and signs each transaction to prevent tampering. Businesses must issue receipts for every sale and ensure their systems produce audit-ready data in the standardized DSFinV-K format. Read more

Germany’s Ministry of Finance issued updated e-invoicing guidelines emphasizing that, from 2025, only structured invoices in formats like XRechnung or ZUGFeRD, compliant with EN 16931, will be legally valid for VAT deduction. During the transition phase through 2026–2027, non-compliant invoices may still be accepted if they meet Section 14(4) VAT Act requirements. Read more