How to prepare for the KassenSichV 2020 now
As of January 1, 2020, the Kassensicherungsverordnung (KassenSichV) (legal regulation on the fiscalization of cash registers) will apply in Germany with new requirements for your cash register. You are obliged to comply with the new technical guidelines and new requirements for cash management as quickly as possible. If you don't take measures in ti...
What does the obligation to issue receipts mean for me?
From 01.01.2020 the cash security regulation ("Kassensicherungsverordnung", short: KassenSichV) in Germany applies and with it the obligation to issue receipts ("Belegausgabepflicht"). You are legally obliged to offer every invoice in printed or digital form to your customers. In a nutshell From 01.01.2020 you must always offer your customers a gen...
How do I activate my Online-TSE?
Since 1 January 2020, the "Kassensicherungsverodnung" (short: "KassenSichV") applies with new requirements for the cash management and the technical equipment of your cash register. With the installation of the Online-TSE for your orderbird cash register(s) you fulfill the technical requirements of the "Kassengesetz"! In a nutshell Back up your dat...
What are the technical requirements for TSS?
In order to connect the Online-TSS to your cash register, you must meet two technical requirements. Otherwise, the Online-TSS will not function securely nor can it log the sales data of your cash register in a legally compliant way. Here is a checklist with which you can check whether you meet the two requirements. Your TSS Checklist 1. Have you ins...
The Online-TSS does not accept my tax number
You are in MY orderbird, trying to activate your Online TSE and have entered your business tax number, but the system does not accept it? The issue is likely due to the format, as only the 13-digit federal format (Bundesschema) is accepted. Use the converter provided by the Federal Ministry of Finance or learn how to adjust your tax number yourself...
Can I be exempted from the obligation to issue receipts?
You can be exempted from the obligation to issue receipts ("Belegausgabepflicht") if it is "unreasonable" for you to print a receipt for each guest in your company. To do this, you must submit an application for exemption to your tax office. Prerequisites for the application are: You sell goods or services to many unknown persons There is a proven m...
Where do I find my tax number (GER)?
Where Can I Find My Business Tax Number? You can find your tax number in the top left corner of your most recent tax assessment notice from the tax office. If you are new to business, it will be in the notification letter informing you of your tax number. Alternatively, you can consult your tax advisor. The Bundesschema (Federal) Tax Number Format P...
How does orderbird implement the requirements of the KassenSichV?
More information for tax advisors on how orderbird implements the requirements of the KassenSichV How can orderbird POS users upgrade their system with a TSS? orderbird POS can be upgraded with an Online-TSS via a cloud-based solution. Users of orderbird POS have to log in the backend MY orderbird to activate the Online-TSS. In order to be able to w...
I have been using the Freemium version of the orderbird app. Can I continue using it under the KassenSichV?
If you have been using orderbird in the Freemium version (outdated) up to now, this is no longer possible with the introduction of the Kassensicherungsverordnung from January 1st, 2020. To ensure that you can continue to operate your cash register in accordance with the tax laws, please purchase an orderbird license. Your next steps Please send us a...
Glossary of the Kassensicherungsverordnung
There are a lot of terms concerning the Kassensicherungsverordnung in Germany. Keep the overview with this glossary! Cash security regulation (=Kassensicherungsverordnung) From 01.01.2020 the Kassensicherungsverordnung (KassenSichV) will apply in Germany. It stipulates that all cash registers must be equipped with a technical security device to prot...
Mitteilungspflicht for TSE in Germany
The legislator requires you to register your cash register (‘notification obligation’). The following regulations and deadlines are applied since 2025: Start of Reporting Process: From January 1, 2025, you can start reporting your cash register. Deadline for New Cash Systems: Any cash systems bought after July 1, 2025, need to be reported within a m...
What should I do if I suddenly have internet issues with my TSE?
Your TSE is an Online TSE. This means you absolutely need a constant internet connection because, according to the Cash Register Security Ordinance, all receipts must receive a signature. What Happens If There Are Internet Connection Issues? If the signature unit is temporarily unavailable, the receipt will not be signed. Don’t worry: The legislator...
What Does My Receipt Look Like When the TSE Is Active?
Once you have activated the Online TSE (Technische Sicherheitseinrichtung, Technical Security Equipment) for your orderbird POS system, you’ll notice a change in the appearance of your receipts. From now on, your system will print signed receipts that include a QR code! This Is What a KassenSichV-Compliant Receipt Looks Like Signed Receipt with QR C...