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German Finance Ministry Proposes Cash Register Security Regulation Changes Effective July 2025

  • The German Ministry of Finance has proposed changes to the Cash Register Security Regulation effective July 23, 2025
  • The aim is to simplify technical rules and clarify legal uncertainties for businesses
  • Businesses can include required cash register data in e-invoices, eliminating the need for separate receipts
  • App-based systems are now officially included in the regulation
  • Rules for using odometers in taxis and transport services are being expanded to combat tax fraud
  • Past guidance from the Ministry will be incorporated into the law
  • From 2026, odometers with a digital interface sold before July 1, 2024, must comply with the rules
  • The draft updates the certification process for technical systems, with a transition period to align with new EU rules

Source: fiscal-requirements.com

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