As the July 2025 deadlines for POS reporting in Germany come into effect, it’s time to ensure your systems, processes, and partners are ready to meet regulatory requirements with confidence.

Still confused by the requirements and steps that are necessary?

Watch the recording of our free webinar where our fiskaly experts **Elias Priesching** (VP Sales) and **Max Stainer** (Team Lead Sales DACH) walk you through the deadlines and compliance requirements and show you how to automate the process easily while staying compliant and focussed on your business.

## What to expect:

* **Deadlines for POS reporting in Germany:** From July 2025, companies in Germany must report all electronic recording systems to the tax office
* **Simplified compliance:** How to fully automate the reporting process to the tax office
* **News:** Fiscal data archiving & country updates
* **Live Q&A**[](https://fiskaly.webinargeek.com/automate-pos-reporting?cst=3)

Watch and get the clarity and tools you need to comply with the POS reporting obligation in Germany in 2025.

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Are you ready for the July 2025 POS reporting deadline in Germany? Watch the free recording of our webinar with fiskaly experts Elias Priesching and Max Stainer to learn how to automate reporting, simplify compliance, and stay focused on your business. Includes live Q&A and sessions in German and English.

Our fiskaly experts Elias Priesching (VP Sales) and Max Stainer (Team Lead Sales DACH) walk you through the deadlines and compliance requirements and show you how to automate the process easily while staying compliant and focussed on your business.

What to expect:
🟢 Deadlines for POS reporting in Germany: From July 2025, companies in Germany must report all electronic recording systems to the tax office
🟢 Simplified compliance: How to fully automate the reporting process to the tax office
🟢 Fiscalization News: Fiscal data archiving, Updates in Spain, Italy and France
🟢 Live Q&A

Automate your POS reporting - Meet the end of July deadline (July 2025)

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Key facts at a glace

This webinar focuses on the technical aspects of integrating fiskaly's [SIGN DE x Submission API](https://www.fiskaly.com/cash-register-reporting) to help you comply with the new **[POS reporting obligations in Germany](https://kassensichv.net/en/articles/new-reporting-obligations-2025-cash-registers-taximeters-odometers), effective January 1, 2025**.

As businesses need to ensure their electronic recording systems, such as POS systems, report transactions to the tax office in real time, this session will serve as a technical kickoff, providing a step-by-step guide on how to seamlessly implement fiskaly’s API for full compliance.

### What to expect in the webinar:

* **Overview of POS Reporting Obligation 2025:** We will briefly refresh the legal framework and the requirements that came into effect in Germany in 2025.
* **How to seamlessly comply with fiskaly:** Discover how fiskaly’s solutions can simplify compliance for your POS system.
* **SIGN DE x Submission API Technical Integration:** We’ll walk you through the integration of fiskaly’s API and demonstrate how it can be easily implemented to ensure seamless compliance with the reporting obligations.
* **About fiskaly:** Get to know more about fiskaly’s cloud-based fiscalization solutions and how they support businesses in meeting regulatory requirements.
* **Q&A Session:** Have your questions answered by our technical experts.

**Duration:** 40 minutes

**Hosts:**

* Elias Priesching (VP Sales)
* Oliver Abl (Country Manager Germany)
* Malina Helleis (Customer Success Manager)

Join us for this technical kickoff and discover how you can seamlessly integrate fiskaly’s API into your system for effortless compliance with the new POS reporting obligations in Germany. Whether you’re just getting started or are already in the process of implementation, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical guidance to make the transition smooth and efficient.

**▶️ You can watch the webinar recording [here](https://www.youtube.com/embed/AIOeAMiyWu8?si=8N-nlGfqLsiyULcM).**

The new reporting requirement for electronic recording systems, including cash registers, EU taximeters, and odometers, has been in effect since January 1, 2025. In this technical webinar, our experts will demonstrate how to integrate our SIGN DE x Submission API into your POS system, ensuring full automated compliance with the new regulations. Recording available.

 Key facts at a glance

Learn in our webinar how to perform the technical integration of fiskaly’s SIGN DE x Submission API, to meet the 2025 reporting obligation for POS systems.

Webinar: Technical integration of fiskaly’s SIGN DE x Submission API

Webinar: POS reporting obligation 2025 – Technical integration of fiskaly’s Submission API

Fiscalization refers to the legally mandated securing of cash register systems to prevent manipulation of digital basic records. It ensures that all transactions are recorded completely, securely, and traceably. For companies, fiscalization is of great importance as it creates transparency, prevents tax fraud, and ensures the correct accounting of VAT to the tax office. By using technical security systems (TSS) and complying with legal requirements such as the Cash Register Security Ordinance (KassenSichV), the integrity of the data is protected, thereby strengthening trust in the tax system.

## The Cash Register Security Ordinance: The framework for fiscalization in Germany

The Cash Register Security Ordinance (KassenSichV) is a regulation of the Federal Ministry of Finance that has been in force since January 1, 2020. It regulates the technical requirements for securing electronic cash register systems against manipulation.

The aim of the KassenSichV is to prevent manipulation of digital basic records and thus ensure the transparency and traceability of cash register data. The KassenSichV stipulates that all cash register systems must be equipped with a certified Technical Security System (TSS). This TSS logs and signs each transaction in a tamper-proof manner and ensures that all data is stored immutably. In addition, the KassenSichV obliges companies to issue receipts, so that each transaction is documented with a receipt. The KassenSichV is thus a central component of fiscalization in Germany and contributes significantly to preventing tax fraud and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

## DSFinV-K: The digital interface of the tax administration for cash register systems

The [DSFinV-K](https://www.fiskaly.com/dsfinvk) (Digital Interface of the Tax Administration for Cash Register Systems) is an important component of fiscalization in Germany and defines a [uniform standard for the export and review of cash register data](https://www.bzst.de/DE/Unternehmen/Aussenpruefungen/DigitaleSchnittstelleFinV/digitaleschnittstellefinv_node.html). It specifies how all business transactions and transactions from electronic cash register systems must be structured and prepared so that the tax authorities can analyze this data easily and traceably during audits. The DSFinV-K thus ensures transparency and traceability of records and supports compliance with legal guidelines in accordance with the KassenSichV and the Fiscal Code (§ 146a AO).

## The Technical Security System (TSS)

According to the KassenSichV, the legislator in Germany requires that cash registers be equipped with a Technical Security System (TSS) that must be certified by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). This TSS provides protection against manipulation, while the cash register continues to perform its main function as a cash register and sends the data to the TSS. The TSS ensures that individual records are captured in such a way that subsequent manipulation is excluded.

### Hardware solution or cloud TSS?

Unlike [other European countries](https://www.fiskaly.com/blog/fiscalization-and-tax-compliance-in-europe), businesses in Germany currently have the choice between [cloud-based TSS solutions](https://www.fiskaly.com/signde) and hardware-based variants that are directly integrated into the cash register systems.

**Cloud-based systems are the future-proof option and offer numerous advantages:**

* They are maintained and regularly updated by the provider, ensuring compliance with legal changes after initial implementation is particularly straightforward.
* A cloud TSS is quickly and easily implemented, hardware investments are not necessary.
* Cash register data can be easily managed and exported, significantly simplifying audits and cash register inspections.
* With cloud-based solutions, mobile devices such as tablets can be easily used as cash registers.
* Those who rely on a cloud TSS are flexible in scaling and can adjust the number of cash registers and transactions at any time.

## Other requirements for fiscalization in Germany

### Receipt issuing obligation

In Germany, a strict obligation to issue receipts has been in place since the KassenSichV came into force. This means that for every transaction—whether cash payment, card payment, or other payment methods—a receipt must be issued and handed over to the customer. This receipt serves as proof of purchase and contains important information such as date, time, transaction number, the amount, and a signature from the TSS. Receipts can be provided either in paper form or [digitally](https://www.fiskaly.com/digital-receipt), with the [archiving obligation](https://www.fiskaly.com/blog/understanding-gobd-compliant-archiving) still applying.

Even though there has recently been consideration of revising or [abolishing the receipt obligation](https://www.fiskaly.com/blog/coalition-agreement-mandatory-cash-registers) as part of the new coalition agreement, the receipt obligation contributes significantly to the transparency and traceability of business transactions and supports the tax authorities in controlling and preventing manipulations.

### Cash register reporting obligation

Since January 1, 2025, there is a [mandatory reporting obligation in Germany for all electronic recording systems](https://www.fiskaly.com/cash-register-reporting), including electronic cash registers, taximeters, and odometers. Companies are required to report their used cash register systems and the associated TSE modules to the tax office. The process works either manually via the ERiC interface and "Mein ELSTER," but can also be easily automated with the [fiskaly SIGN DE x Submission API](https://www.fiskaly.com/cash-register-reporting).

Learn everything important about fiscalization in Germany. What does KassenSichV mean? What is a TSS and what is the purpose of DSFinV-K? What does the cash register reporting obligation include from 2025? We explain the obligations for businesses and POS providers.

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Learn which aspects of fiscalization are crucial for companies and POS providers. All information on KassenSichV, TSS, DSFinV-K, and cash register reporting.

Fiscalization in Germany: Aspects for companies and POS providers

KassenSichV and TSS: Key facts about fiscalization in Germany

GoBD is a central regulatory framework for digital accounting and the retention of tax-relevant data in Germany. The revised version of the GoBD guidelines stipulates that certain requirements for the archiving of receipts must be met. In combination with the Cash Security Ordinance (Kassensicherungsverordnung), they ensure that digital business processes comply with the requirements of the tax authorities. For companies, this means: They must carefully document, regularly review, and legally structure their IT systems and internal processes—to avoid fines, estimates, or audit risks. Let's take a detailed look at the requirements.

## What are the GoBD?

The **GoBD** (short for “Grundsätze zur ordnungsgemäßen Führung und Aufbewahrung von Büchern, Aufzeichnungen und Unterlagen in elektronischer Form sowie zum Datenzugriff” – Principles for the Proper Keeping and Retention of Books, Records and Documents in Electronic Form as well as for Data Access) are an administrative regulation and a central component of the tax system in Germany.

The definition of the GoBD emphasizes their role in digital accounting, as well as the documentation requirements to ensure compliance with the tax office. They were introduced by the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) and specify the requirements arising from the German Fiscal Code (AO) and other tax regulations.

The [GoBD define in detail](https://ao.bundesfinanzministerium.de/ao/2021/Anhaenge/BMF-Schreiben-und-gleichlautende-Laendererlasse/Anhang-64/anhang-64.html) how companies must capture, store, retain, and provide tax-relevant data to the tax authorities in the event of an audit. The aim is to ensure transparency, traceability, and immutability of digital records.

## What are the legal principles of the GoBD?

The GoBD are based on various legal foundations, especially **§§ 146 and 147 of the Fiscal Code (AO)**. These paragraphs regulate the obligation to keep books and the retention of tax-relevant documents. The GoBD principles specify these regulations concerning digital processes and systems and apply to all companies, self-employed persons, and freelancers in Germany—regardless of size or industry.

**Key requirements of the GoBD include:**

* **Traceability and verifiability** of all entries and records
* **Immutability** of data after its recording
* **Timely recording** of business transactions
* **Proper retention** of digital documents for 10 years
* **Documentation** of the IT systems and processes used
* **Access rights** for the tax authorities
* **Recording obligations** according to the GoBD to ensure unchangeable and audit-proof documentation of receipts and bookings

The current version of the GoBD came into effect on January 1, 2020.

## For which documents do the GoBD regulations apply?

The **GoBD regulations apply to all tax-relevant documents**, regardless of whether they are in **electronic or paper form**,especially when they are **digitally created, received, processed, or archived**. The goal is to ensure the properness of accounting and complete traceability for the tax office.

The most important document types covered by the GoBD include:

* Records and business transactions (cash reports, individual cash data, outgoing and incoming invoices)
* Electronic documents and receipts ([e-invoices](https://kassensichv.net/en/articles/b2b-e-invoice-2025-in-germany) in structured electronic data format, system logs, TSS logs)
* Accounting documents
* Commercial and business correspondence
* System and process documentation

## Is GoBD-compliant archiving mandatory?

Yes, the **GoBD is mandatory**—however, not in the form of an independent law, but as an **administrative regulation from the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF)**. Nevertheless, the requirements are binding, as they specify the legal obligations of the **Fiscal Code (AO)**.

The GoBD are based on the following paragraphs of the Fiscal Code:

* § 146 AO – Rules for bookkeeping
* § 147 AO – Retention of documents

**This means:** Anyone who is legally obliged to keep books or voluntarily keeps books and records (e.g., self-employed persons, traders, freelancers) must comply with the GoBD. Even in purely digital or partially digital accounting, the GoBD requirements apply without restriction.

## GoBD and their role in relation to KassenSichV

In addition to the Cash Register Act and the KassenSichV, the GoBD are relevant for cash register operators. The guidelines published by the Federal Ministry of Finance in 2014 regulate the proper handling and retention of electronic data. Entrepreneurs themselves are responsible for compliance with the GoBD, even if they entrust their accounting documents to a tax advisor. Although they are an administrative regulation and not a law, they have legal significance.

The GoBD define key requirements such as the immutability of booking data and the traceability of business transactions—requirements also enshrined in the KassenSichV and mandatory for companies. Together, the KassenSichV and the GoBD ensure that companies not only meet the technical requirements for protection against manipulation but also fulfill general accounting obligations properly. This contributes to legal certainty and enables the tax authorities to efficiently monitor compliance with tax regulations.

## Requirements for the retention of cash register data

In Germany, there has so far been no general obligation to use electronic cash registers. Companies can choose between electronic registers and open cash drawers. Electronic cash registers must be equipped with a [Technical Security System (TSS)](https://kassensichv.net/en/cloud-tss). Open cash drawers are exempt from this requirement but require stricter documentation under the GoBD. However, the coalition agreement between CDU, CSU, and SPD provides for the introduction of a [cash register obligation for companies](https://www.fiskaly.com/blog/coalition-agreement-mandatory-cash-registers) with annual sales exceeding 100,000 euros starting January 1, 2027.

Cash register data must generally be **retained for ten years**. This retention period applies to all tax-relevant documents, including cash register data, in accordance with the legal requirements of the German Commercial Code (HGB) and the Fiscal Code (AO).

They must be **stored completely and immutably**. Every change to the cash register system and every subsequent change to the data must be logged and also retained.

In addition, the data must always be **available, immediately readable, and machine-evaluable**. Deficiencies in data retention can lead to significant tax back payments and penalties.

What are the GoBD and why do they matter for businesses? This article breaks down the key requirements for digital bookkeeping, how they relate to the KassenSichV, and which documents are affected—so you know exactly what’s needed for compliant archiving.

Learn what the GoBD are, which documents are affected, and how companies can meet the legal requirements for digital bookkeeping in Germany.

GoBD explained: Requirements for bookkeeping and archiving in Germany

GoBD: Understanding the requirements for proper digital bookkeeping

Watch our free webinar to learn how to automate POS reporting in Germany and stay compliant ahead of the July 2025 regulatory deadline.