➽ What is Fiscalization?
Viva Fiscal by Viva.com is a certified electronic fiscalization solution that ensures businesses comply with AADE (Independent Authority for Public Revenue) tax regulations and the myDATA system. The service combines payment acceptance with fiscalization, reducing administrative burden and automating the process of recording and transmitting transactions to tax authorities.
Electronic fiscalization allows businesses to record, process, and store their transactions digitally, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance without complex procedures.
Viva Fiscal seamlessly integrates into business software and provides multiple benefits for both merchants and ISV (Independent Software Vendor) partners, facilitating operations and accelerating transactions with security and reliability.
➽ Benefits of Viva Fiscal for Businesses
Viva Fiscal simplifies fiscalization and provides speed, flexibility, and compliance, improving the daily operations of businesses:
✅ Compliance & Efficiency: Automatic data submission to tax authorities, error prevention, and free usage for Viva.com partners.
✅ Technology & Integration: Compatible with all POS and accounting systems, with an offline mode ensuring uninterrupted transaction recording.
✅ Automated Payments: Instant fiscalization & real-time settlement, enabling fast access to merchants’ funds.
✅ Financial Flexibility: Access to working capital (Merchant Advance) based on transactions, supporting business growth.
➽ FAQ’S
Is fiscalisation mandatory?
Yes, in many countries fiscalisation is mandatory, especially in regions with strict tax regulations. Requirements vary by country, but businesses - particularly in retail and hospitality - are often legally required to use certified fiscal devices or software to record POS transactions and issue tax-compliant receipts. Always check local regulations to ensure compliance.
What’s the difference between fiscalisation and e-invoicing?
Fiscalisation secures POS transactions by recording sales in real time using certified software or hardware to ensure tax compliance and prevent fraud. It’s mainly used in retail settings.
E-invoicing is the digital exchange of invoices between businesses or with governments. It ensures invoice accuracy, authenticity, and often integrates with tax authorities for reporting.
How fiscalisation works in Europe
Fiscalisation in Europe secures POS transactions through certified systems that record and report sales to national tax authorities. While specific implementations vary by country, most follow a similar process:
The sale is recorded on a POS system or cash register.
Transaction data is signed or encrypted using a fiscal device, secure element, or certified software.
A fiscal receipt is generated, often with a unique identifier like a QR code or digital signature.
The transaction is reported to the tax authority - either in real-time or periodically.
How does Viva.com help businesses stay compliant with German fiscal regulations?
Viva.com supports all your fiscalisation needs in Germany - whether you're using existing hardware or a cloud-based TSE. We ensure you meet every legal requirement with:
DSFinV-K Transaction Data Format: Standardised and compliant data recording that meets the specifications required by German tax authorities.
Digitally-Signed Receipt Issuing & Certification: Automatically generate and certify receipts with secure digital signatures, ensuring they meet legal standards.
Digitally-Signed Receipt Reporting: Ensure that every transaction is properly reported to the tax authorities in real time.
Secure Digital Archiving: Safely store all your transaction records and ensure they are easily accessible for audits and future reference.
POS Reporting Obligation: Effortlessly fulfill your point-of-sale reporting requirements, ensuring full compliance with German fiscal regulations.
How does Viva.com help businesses stay compliant with Austrian fiscal regulations?
Viva.com ensures your business meets all RKSV requirements in Austria with seamless, built-in compliance tools:
FinanzOnline POS Certification: Your Viva.com system is fully certified and ready for connection to FinanzOnline.
Digitally-Signed Receipt Issuing & Certification: Issue secure, tamper-proof receipts that comply with Austrian signature regulations.
Individual Record-Keeping & Archiving: Every transaction is archived and stored according to RKSV standards - no detail missed.
➽ Interested in learning more?
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