Setup
Install technical safety device (TSE)
How to set up the cloud-based TSE for tax office-compliant cash register management
For tax office compliance, a TSE (Technical Security Device) is legally required for operating a cash register in Germany — §146a of the German Fiscal Code and the Cash Register Security Ordinance. The cash register app uses the certified Cloud-TSE from Fiskaly for this purpose. Anyone who regularly records cash receipts needs a TSE. If in doubt, consult your tax advisor.
No additional hardware required.
Cloud TSE runs entirely in the background via Fiskaly. No USB sticks, SD cards, or external devices are required. An active server subscription is required—starting with the Solo plan.
How to set up the TSE
Log in to the web desk at desk.servire.de and select your desired restaurant. Open Settings → TSE and click on Create TSE now. Then simply confirm the address that will be stored in the TSE: street, postal code, and city. The system takes care of the rest—the TSE is registered with Fiskaly in the background, and the first client is created. From then on, the POS app will automatically sign every new receipt.
Cash register registration with the tax office
You must also register your cash register with the tax office (§146a AO). The form can be found under Settings → TSE → Cash Register Registration. It requires information about the taxpayer – tax number, federal tax office number, VAT ID, company name and address – as well as details of the business location. New cash registers must be registered within one month of being put into operation.
What happens without a TSE?
Without an active TSE (Technical Security Equipment), you can still take orders and manage tables, but you won't generate receipts that comply with tax office regulations. Therefore, you shouldn't use the system for cash receipts. It can be used without a TSE for testing, training, or simply taking orders without invoicing.