A milestone for bessa: we are expanding into the German market – and we're launching with the complete compliance package for cash register systems in Germany. bessa now fulfils all legal requirements of the Cash Register Security Ordinance (KassenSichV): DSFinV-K certified, GoBD compliant, and equipped with a certified Technical Security Device (TSE).
DSFinV-K Certification by CaseWare
The Digital Interface of the Financial Administration for Cash Register Systems (DSFinV-K) ensures that cash register data can be submitted completely and correctly to the tax authorities during a fiscal audit. Without a certified DSFinV-K interface, businesses risk significant penalties during tax inspections.
We are pleased to announce that bessa's DSFinV-K export interface was independently validated and certified by CaseWare Germany GmbH on 19 March 2026. The audit covered:
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Level 1 – Technical Validation: Tax-relevant CSV files, description file (index.xml), technical specification file (DTD), and correct syntax for automated import into the financial authority's audit software IDEA
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Level 2 – Structural Validation: Full compliance of all data fields with the structural requirements of DSFinV-K Version 2.4
The certificate confirms: cash register data exported by bessa can be imported directly into the official audit software of the German financial administration.
GoBD Compliance
The Principles for the Proper Management and Storage of Books, Records and Documents in Electronic Form (GoBD) define how tax-relevant data must be processed, retained and exported in Germany. bessa fully meets these requirements – from tamper-proof logging of all cash register transactions to audit-compliant data retention and structured data export.
Technical Security Device (TSE)
Since 1 January 2020, every electronic cash register system in Germany is required by law to have a certified Technical Security Device (TSE). The TSE cryptographically signs every receipt, making any manipulation of the data set traceable and detectable.
bessa integrates a cloud-based, BSI-certified TSE solution – fully set up via the bessa Manager, with no additional hardware required.
Data Sovereignty – Your Data Stays with Us
As in Austria, the same principle applies in Germany: your data belongs to you. All cash register data is stored and processed exclusively on bessa's own servers (meisterwork GmbH) – no outsourcing, no third-party cloud for your business data. The DSFinV-K export and all other data exports (e.g. for tax advisors or accounting software) are generated directly from bessa.
Data sovereignty is not a marketing promise for us – it has been part of our company philosophy from day one.
bessa – Now Available in Germany
Effective immediately, bessa Sales Point, the bessa Manager, and the entire bessa ecosystem are available to customers, dealers, and partners in Germany. Whether gastronomy, retail, or hospitality – bessa is fully set up for the German market and meets all regulatory requirements.
We thank CaseWare Germany GmbH for the professional certification process and look forward to working with our first German customers and partners.
Kind regards, Your bessa Team
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