Germany (SIGN DE)
SIGN DE - German Fiscal Compliance
Section titled “SIGN DE - German Fiscal Compliance”fiskaly’s Cloud-TSS is the first cloud-based Technical Security System to achieve full BSI certification for German KassenSichV compliance, valid until 2029.
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What is KassenSichV?
Section titled “What is KassenSichV?”The Kassensicherungsverordnung (KassenSichV) is the German cash register security regulation that requires all electronic recording systems (ERS) to:
- Use a certified Technical Security System (TSS)
- Cryptographically sign all business transactions
- Maintain tamper-proof audit trails
- Support DSFinV-K data exports
How fiskaly Helps
Section titled “How fiskaly Helps”Certified TSS
Our Cloud-TSS is BSI-certified until 2029. No hardware to maintain, always up-to-date.
Simple Integration
RESTful API that handles all cryptographic complexity. Focus on your POS, not fiscal compliance.
DSFinV-K Support
Automatic generation of compliant export files for financial audits.
Audit-Ready
Complete transaction history with tamper-proof signatures for any audit requirement.
Responsibilities
Section titled “Responsibilities”Taxpayer Responsibilities
Section titled “Taxpayer Responsibilities”The end-user (taxpayer) must:
- Have an ERS with integrated TSS attached to their account
- Deliver TSS exports to financial auditors within required timeframes
- Generate DSFinV-K exports for daily closings
- Maintain compliant data backups (10-30 years retention)
POS Vendor Responsibilities
Section titled “POS Vendor Responsibilities”As a POS vendor, you need to:
- Integrate the fiskaly TSS into your ERS
- Ensure proper transaction signing flow
- Generate required receipts with QR codes
- Support export functionality
fiskaly Responsibilities
Section titled “fiskaly Responsibilities”fiskaly handles:
- Operation and maintenance of the certified TSS
- Software updates and security patches
- API availability and performance
- Certification renewals
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”Create Account
Register at dashboard.fiskaly.com and create your organization.
Get API Credentials
Generate an API key from Settings > API Keys in your dashboard.
Create a TSS
Use the API to create and initialize a Technical Security System.
Start Signing
Sign transactions through your TSS and generate compliant receipts.
Documentation
Section titled “Documentation”Introduction
Overview of KassenSichV and the fiskaly Cloud-TSS
Technical Details
Deep dive into TSS architecture and transaction flow
Certification
BSI certification details and compliance information
New Customers Guide
Step-by-step guide to your first signed transaction
Error Handling
Best practices for timeouts and error recovery
Postman Tutorial
Explore the API interactively with Postman
Migration V1 to V2
Upgrade your integration from API V1 to V2
Dashboard Manual
Complete guide to the fiskaly Dashboard
Receipt Data
Receipt field mapping and QR code requirements
QR Code Validation
Validate KassenSichV-compliant QR codes
Glossary
Key terms and acronyms for SIGN DE
Support
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