Entrepreneurs in need: Cash systems threatens - act now!

Entrepreneurs in need: Cash systems threatens - act now!

Ludwig-Karl-Balzer-Allee 2, 66740 Saarlouis, Deutschland - On April 24, 2025, business representatives warn of potential legal uncertainty for thousands of companies in Austria. The Social Democratic Wirtschaftsverband (SWV) is concerned about the impending consequences that could result from the expiry of the manufacturer certification of a widespread chip for registration funds. This certification expires on June 7, 2025, and without a valid certification, the health insurance systems concerned are no longer in accordance with the law, which in particular could do one-person companies, craft businesses and small businesses, says SWV President Christoph Matznettter.

The SWV leadership emphasizes the need for reliable framework conditions and calls for a targeted information offensive of advocates and responsible bodies. It is of crucial importance that all affected companies are informed in good time about the transition rule, which provides for the acceptance of previously used chips in the event of proven new order. However, many companies are not informed about this regulation, which could lead to uncertainties.

new regulations for small business owners from 2025

In the further context, new regulations for small business owners in Germany and other EU countries will also be due. These are part of the Directive (EU) 2020/285, which no longer limits tax exemption for small business owners to domestic entrepreneurs. Instead, foreign entrepreneurs cannot benefit from this regulation, which could affect the competitive situation.

Under § 19 UStG, entrepreneurs whose total sales in the previous year and probably not exceeded EUR 50,000 in the current year do not have to pay sales tax. The forecast for the current year must be made at the beginning of the year. Minor overruns of these sales limits also lead to the collection of sales tax, which could raise additional challenges affected.

EU-KU regulation and their advantages

Entrepreneurs in Germany who provide cross-border deliveries or services within the EU and have a total annual turnover of a maximum of EUR 100,000 can take advantage of the new EU KU regulation. This regulation also comes into force on January 1, 2025 and aims to offer simplified tax exemption without the special sales tax provisions in other EU countries.

entrepreneurs must register electronically at the Federal Central Tax Office (BZST) in order to be able to use the advantages of this regulation. The corresponding deadlines for sales reports must also be observed because they are to be submitted quarterly. This ensures that correct and transparent tax collection is also guaranteed in a cross -border context.

Overall, the upcoming changes show an urgent need for clear and understandable information for entrepreneurs and start -ups in Germany and Austria in the area of ​​the cash register systems and sales tax rules. The support and timely information of the companies are crucial in order to avoid legal uncertainties and not to unnecessarily burden the small -scale economy.