Sources and status.

AI, translations and limitations.

The summaries, explanations and translations on this website were created predominantly using artificial intelligence. They may contain factual, linguistic and legal errors.

The German version is the source text for the translations. It is not a guarantee of accuracy either. The applicable legislation and official publications are authoritative for legal questions.

The content and check provide general orientation and do not replace individual legal or tax advice. Source references, dates and AI notices are not professional approval. Statutory rights and responsibilities remain unaffected.

What the current status means.

The content has been checked against the official publications linked below. We identify which rules are in force and which changes are only proposed.

The full government draft is available as an official Bundesrat document. Its relevant passages were compared with the BMF explanations. Whether particular rules, exemptions and transitions apply to your business depends on the specific circumstances. The check therefore provides a preparation checklist, not a binding decision on a cash-register obligation.

The date on this page indicates the editorial reference date. Official publications are authoritative for subsequent legal changes and the current stage of the legislative process.

The official basis.

How we distinguish sources and statements.

Acts and ordinances

For duties currently in force, the authoritative legal wording comes first. Explanations help with understanding but cannot replace an assessment of the individual case.

Draft and political announcement

Proposed changes are clearly labelled. This website does not treat an approved government draft as an already enacted law.

Practical recommendations

Suggestions such as “create an equipment list” or “ask to see a data export” help you prepare. They are not presented as additional legal duties.

What to check for your business.

• The current stage of the legislative process and the full draft wording.
• Turnover definitions, reference periods, boundary cases and possible exemptions.
• How existing cash-register rules apply to the business situations described.
• Your existing systems and documents, and the specifics of your activities.

Discuss how the rules apply to your business with your tax adviser. Your register provider is the right contact for technical questions about your system.

Change history.

16 October 2026 · Sources, translations and transparency. Current legislation and the government draft were checked again. Guidance on rented and leased systems was added, individual translations were clarified, and the use of AI to create summaries and translations was disclosed.

13 October 2026 · Sources checked again. Current rules and the relevant passages of both official versions of the government draft were checked again. The generally applicable one-month notification deadline and electronic-receipt conditions were added; the draft's activity scope, transitions and special cases in the check were clarified.

13 October 2026 · First version. Guidance on current cash-register rules, the government draft and preparation for three sectors. Checked against the Bundesrat document of 9 October: the cash-turnover exemption requires accepting cash and cash turnover below €12,000.