Everything about: TSE & Cash Register Anti-Tampering Ordinance

Cash register report

Cash register operators in Germany must submit a cash register notification in accordance with §146a AO once on 31.7.2025 when starting to use each register. This notification can be submitted either through a tax advisor or through Belbo.
We currently charge a one-time fee of €39.00 for the cash register notification via Belbo.

Alternatively, the notification can of course also be submitted via the tax office. However, in the case of updates or changes, you would have to take care of it yourself, since Belbo would then not automatically process the changes.

TSE signature issues

If you receive an error message during the checkout process stating that a signature could not be created, you will find the reasons here and how to handle them.

First, an isolated failure to create a signature is not problematic. The signature is automatically repeated by the system in the background. If processing slows down, a receipt can be created early so that the daily workflow is not disrupted. A signature creation will then either be performed automatically later or can be accelerated by you by recalling the invoice at a later time: If no error message is visible, the signature has been recreated and correctly archived.

This article is particularly relevant for users from Germany.

With the Cloud-TSE, you can collect appointments in a legally compliant manner. What is a TSE?

You can access this area via Settings > TSE If this function is not activated, it can be activated via "Settings > Add Function".

1) Order Cloud-TSE

Before you start with the Belbo till, you can order the Cloud-TSE. Please allow a few weeks for activation.

TSE Commission

Under the KassenSichV, you are obligated to commission a Technical Security Device ("TSE") from your till manufacturer. This article describes how you can conveniently place this order directly in Belbo.

You can access this area via Settings > TSE

Technical Security Device ("TSE")

In connection with the cash register security ordinance (KassenSichV) that has been in effect since January 1, 2020, stricter security requirements apply to your cash register.
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Cash Register Security Ordinance 2020

On January 1, 2020, the first part of the new cash register security ordinance comes into force. This is primarily about registering your cash register with the tax office, as well as the obligation to issue receipts. We receive numerous questions about the 2020 Cash Register Security Ordinance, which we answer on this page.
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