Starting October 1, 2025, two-factor authentication (2FA) will become mandatory for all FinanzOnline users in Austria, with ID Austria users unaffected. Others must set up an authenticator app or desktop solution in advance to ensure continued access, improving security and aligning the portal with global standards. Read more

Austria’s federal budget clearing system (HV system) mandates strict information requirements for all e-invoices, with missing details risking delays or rejection. Invoices must include full sender and recipient information, unique invoice and order references, supplier numbers, bank details, and a clear breakdown of goods or services with gross, net, and VAT amounts. Read more

The purpose of this document is to outline the treatment of Mobile POS systems in Austria, and to provide an overview of fiscalization requirements. Read more

The Austrian Ministry of Finance has clarified that VAT refund applications from non-EU businesses must include the original invoice, as required under § 12 UStG and the VAT Refund Regulation. Read more

Austria has updated its VAT rules for 2025, confirming a €55,000 annual registration threshold for resident businesses, no threshold for non-residents, and specific limits for OSS and intra-community acquisitions. The guidance reiterates applicable VAT rates, filing deadlines, invoicing requirements, and penalties, while maintaining special provisions for foreign businesses, VAT grouping, and cert... 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