Is there a cash register requirement in Germany?

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Prospective restaurateurs should be familiar with the legal basis of their restaurant business and the requirements for their cash register system in order to avoid possible penalties and to be on the safe side during inspections by the tax office. We will tell you everything you need to know about the obligation to have a cash register in the restaurant industry in Germany.

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What legal honduras phone phone data requirements apply to cash register systems in the catering industry?
What are the advantages of an electronic cash register system?
What penalties are threatened for violating the cash register obligation?
Conclusion: No cash register requirement in restaurants – but what should you do?

Is there a cash register requirement in Germany?
Many restaurateurs ask themselves: Which cash register system is mandatory? But to answer the most important question first: There is currently no cash register requirement in the catering industry in Germany . It is therefore still permitted to use an open cash register. However, open cash registers have some disadvantages, such as more complex controls by the tax office in the form of a "cash register inspection".

What is a cash register inspection? The term basically says it all: During a cash register inspection, an auditor from the tax office checks whether everything is in order with the cash register. This form of financial control was introduced on January 1, 2018 and has a few special features: The auditor can show up at the door unannounced, demand the release of the cash register accounting and access to the cash register. The surprise visit means that the restaurateur has no opportunity to "embellish" his or her data shortly before the inspection.

The possibility of manipulating cash balances is much greater with open cash registers than with electronic cash register systems. Data that must be recorded must therefore be recorded strictly, which can be tedious when there are a large number of daily receipts. In addition, it is expected that an electronic cash register requirement could be introduced by 2025 at the latest . In order to be prepared for this eventuality now, electronic cash registers for catering establishments are a helpful alternative.