Fiscalization

In Germany, cryptographic securing of cash register receipts is legally required. eesy Manager integrates the BSI-certified provider fiskaly for this purpose.

What is TSE?

TSE (Technical Security Equipment) is a system that:

• Cryptographically signs every cash register transaction
• Stores transactions immutably
• Can be presented to tax authorities during audits

Hierarchy

TSE (Technical Security Equipment)
└── Cash Register (up to 10 servers)
    └── Server Device

Each Cash Register is assigned to a TSE. Each Server Device is assigned to a Cash Register.

Limitation

A maximum of 10 servers can be assigned per cash register.

Setup

Step 1: Enable Fiscalization

1. Open Admin Panel → Fiscalization
2. Select Germany (KassenSichV) as jurisdiction
3. Enter the required data:
   • Address
   • Postal code and city
   • VAT ID (if available)
   • Tax number
   • Business ID
4. Confirm the legal declaration
5. Enable fiscalization

Cannot be Undone

Enabling fiscalization cannot be undone. Check all data carefully.

Step 2: Create Cash Registers

After activation, a first cash register is automatically created.

Create additional cash registers:

1. Tap New Cash Register
2. The register receives a unique serial number
3. Assign servers (max. 10 per register)

Step 3: Assign Servers

Each server must be assigned to a cash register:

Manually:

1. Drag a server via drag-and-drop onto a cash register
2. The assignment becomes active immediately

Automatically:

1. Select multiple servers
2. Tap Distribute Automatically
3. The system distributes servers across registers

Step 4: Guest Cash Register

For orders via the eesy app, a cash register for guests must be designated:

1. Select a cash register under Guest Cash Register
2. All guest orders are secured via this register

Manage Cash Registers

Enable/Disable Cash Register

• Temporarily disable: Register is temporarily unusable
• Permanently disable: Register is permanently decommissioned

TSE Information

The following is displayed for each cash register:

Information	Description
Serial Number	Unique ID of the register
Public Key	TSE key for verification
BSI Certificate ID	ID of BSI certificate
Status	Active/Inactive

Exports

TSE Export

The TSE export contains all signed transactions for a time period.

1. Tap Start TSE Export
2. Select the time period
3. Wait for export to complete
4. Download the TAR file

DSFinV-K Export

DSFinV-K (Digital Interface of Financial Administration for Cash Register Systems) is a standardized format for tax audits.

Required During Cash Audit

During a cash audit, the DSFinV-K export must be made available to tax authorities at short notice.

1. Tap DSFinV-K Export
2. Select the time period
3. Download the export

Daily Closing

A daily closing must be created after each business day.

1. Tap Create Daily Closing
2. Select the cash register(s)
3. The daily closing is created and signed

Automatic

Daily closings are automatically created at the end of the billing period when transactions exist.

Cash Register Registration (ELSTER)

Since 2025, all cash registers must be registered with tax authorities.

Enter Information

1. Open Cash Register Registration
2. Enter taxpayer information:
   • Name/Company
   • Address
   • Tax number
3. Specify business locations
4. List all cash registers

Submit Registration

1. Validate the entered data
2. Tap Submit to Tax Authority
3. The registration is sent via ELSTER interface
4. You'll receive a confirmation

Status Displays

Status	Meaning
Not Set Up	Fiscalization must be enabled
SignDE Active	Germany fiscalization is active
Not Required	Not necessary for this jurisdiction

Troubleshooting

"Fiscalization Required"

This message appears when:

• Fiscalization is not set up
• The server is not assigned to a cash register

Solution: Set up fiscalization and assign servers.

TSE Errors

With TSE errors, transactions are cached and signed later. Check internet connection.

Important Notes

• Daily Closing: Create a daily closing at the end of each business day
• Store Exports: Keep DSFinV-K exports for 10 years
• Audit Readiness: Exports must be quickly available during cash audits
• Report Changes: Changes to cash registers must be reported to tax authorities