Running tours in Austria? You’ll need to get familiar with the country’s fiscalisation rules. They’re designed to make sure every sale is recorded properly, and they help keep your business on the right side of tax compliance. It might sound like a lot, but don’t worry! We’ve broken it down so you can focus on giving your guests an unforgettable experience without stressing over the technical stuff.
The basics of fiscalisation in Austria
Austria has strict rules when it comes to handling transactions. If you’re accepting payments (especially cash), you’ll need a tamper-proof cash register. Why? These registers add a unique digital signature to every sale, making sure each transaction is securely logged and can’t be altered later. This prevents any “creative” editing of sales records and ensures everything is above board.
You’ll also need to make sure that for every sale, your system generates a receipt—complete with that special digital signature. This way, the tax authorities can easily trace each sale back to your records during an audit.
Key takeaways for tour operators
- Certified cash registers are a must: If you’re taking payments in Austria, especially cash, you need a certified cash register that meets Austrian regulations. These registers lock in every transaction securely.
- Digital signatures for every sale: Each transaction gets its own digital signature to ensure it’s recorded correctly. This is Austria’s way of making sure no sale goes “unnoticed” by tax authorities.
- Receipts are non-negotiable: You’ll need to provide a receipt for every sale, and it has to include the digital signature so that it’s traceable.
- Keep your records secure: All transaction data must be stored safely for audit purposes. Austria’s tax office can request to see your records, and you’ll need them available for at least seven years.
How can Palisis help you?
We get it—keeping up with fiscal rules can be overwhelming. But that’s where Palisis comes in. Our system helps you stay on top of all the requirements, from logging every transaction with the correct digital signature to making sure your receipts are compliant. You handle the amazing tours; we’ll handle the tech that keeps everything running smoothly.
Conclusion: Fiscal compliance made simple
Austria’s fiscalisation rules might seem complicated at first, but they’re all about keeping things transparent and fair. For tour operators, that means using the right cash registers, providing receipts with digital signatures, and storing transaction data securely. With the right systems in place (like Palisis), you can focus on what you do best—running great tours—and let the tech take care of the rest.
Further Reading
Curious about fiscalisation in other countries? Check out our guides to other markets in Europe: