- 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
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