DSFinV-K: The Standard for Cash Register Inspections and Data Export
What is DSFinV-K?
The Digital Interface of the Tax Authorities for Cash Register Systems (DSFinV-K) is a standardized format for recording and exporting cash register data, essential for meeting legal obligations. It ensures that all cash register data is complete, traceable, and verifiable by the tax authorities.
Why is DSFinV-K Important?
The DSFinV-K ensures that your cash register systems comply with current legal regulations.
The DSFinV-K guarantees that all cash register data is documented in a complete and understandable manner.
The DSFinV-K simplifies the verification of your cash register data by tax authorities, thereby creating transparency.
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Legal Foundations of DSFinV-K
Since July 2019, the requirements for DSFinV-K 2.0 have been standardized. From January 1, 2020, all cash register systems must be protected by a certified Technical Security Device (TSE). More information is available on the website of the Bundeszentralamt für Steuern.
Versions of DSFinV-K
- DSFinV-K 2.4: Effective since January 2024, includes editorial changes
- DSFinV-K 2.3: Mandatory for all records from July 1, 2022.
Data Export and Structuring
The DSFinV-K interface ensures that the structure and naming of files remain consistent, enabling efficient access to cash register data by tax authorities.
Technical Requirements
DSFinV-K specifies how cash register data must be structured and processed:
Detailed documentation of each transaction.
Storage of essential company and cash register data.
Digital storage of cash register closing data.
What is a Cash Register Inspection?
Unannounced inspections of cash register records by tax authorities, as per § 146b of the German Fiscal Code (AO), can occur at any time during business hours.
DSFinV-K 2025: Simplify Compliance for Your Cash Register Systems
Discover practical solutions for meeting the DSFinV-K requirements in 2025.
- Understand the key aspects of DSFinV-K and why it matters for your operations.
- Learn how to achieve DSFinV-K compliance with efficiency and peace of mind.