- Austria’s Cash Register Security Ordinance (RKSV) has been effective since April 1, 2017
- It mandates tamper-proof cash registers with electronic signature chains
- Applies to businesses with over €15,000 annual turnover and at least €7,500 in cash sales
- Exemptions exist for low-volume sellers like mobile vendors and vending machines
- Cash registers must log transaction data with AES 256 encryption
- Must include a printer, security interface, and unique ID
- Must be registered with FinanzOnline
- Receipts must include a QR code with signature data
- Electronic signatures can be physical or cloud-based
- Reduces administrative burden and protects businesses during tax inspections
- Law has been in place since January 1, 2016
- Requires individual recordkeeping and mandatory receipt issuance
- Exemptions available for specific conditions like mobile sellers and vending machines
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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