Guide to Electronically Registering POS Systems via the ELSTER Portal

Introduction

Under Section 146a of the German Fiscal Code (AO), you as a business owner are required to register your electronic POS system with the tax office. This is done via the ELSTER portal (www.elster.de).
This guide will help you complete the registration correctly.

Requirements

Before starting the registration, make sure you have the following:

✅ A registered ELSTER user account
→ If not, you can register here.

✅ Login credentials for your ELSTER account
→ (e.g. certificate file, signature card, or security stick)

✅ Information about your POS system and business location

🔑 Forgot or Lost Your Login Credentials?

If you've lost your certificate file or your certificate has expired, you can renew your login credentials and regain access to your account:

• Renew certificate file
• Reset password

Note: The required data from Shore is only available if you have an active Shore contract (not a test account) and the Technical Security System (TSE) is activated.

Registration Process via ELSTER

Opening the Form

1. Log in at www.elster.de.
2. Go to Forms & Services → All Forms → Other Forms.
3. Select the form "Notification of Electronic Recording Systems (Section 146a Paragraph 4 AO)."

Creating the Notification

1. Click Continue to create a new notification.
2. Reuse a previous submission: If you've already submitted a notification, you can reuse that data.
   New notification without data: Choose this option if this is your first submission.
3. Fill in all required information.

How to Correctly Fill Out the ELSTER Form

💡 The official instructions from the Federal Ministry of Finance are available here.

Before continuing with the ELSTER form, gather the following information directly from your Shore POS Manager:

1. Log in to the Shore POS Manager.
2. Go to Settings → KassenSichV → tab "Notification of Electronic Recording Systems (eAS)."
3. Under "Information on the Electronic Recording System (eAS)," you'll find the following required details:
   • Type of eAS: e.g. tablet/app-based POS system
   • eAS software: Shore Kasse
   • eAS manufacturer: Shore GmbH
   • eAS model: e.g. iPad
   • TSE serial number
   • BSI certification ID
   • TSE commissioning date
   • TSE type: e.g. cloud
4. Click "Fill Out Form" to transfer the data directly into the ELSTER form, or have it ready to enter manually.

👉 The information from the POS Manager will help you fill out most of the form. However, some additional details are needed — we'll explain these in the next step.

1. Details About the Taxable Business

• For individuals: Enter your name, date of birth, and tax identification number.
• For legal entities: If you run a GmbH, UG, or partnership, enter the company details (name, address, etc.).

📌 Below, we've highlighted the specific details related to Shore for you.

2. Details About the Business Location

• Name of the business location:
  → [Enter the name of your business location here] 📌 e.g. Shore Hair Salon
• Number of assigned POS systems:
  → [Enter the number here] 📌 Number of electronic recording systems owned that are assigned to this business location.
• Decommissioning of the business location (if applicable):
  → [Enter closure date]
• Comments (optional):
  → [Enter additional information]

3. Details About the POS System

• Type of system:
  → [Enter the type of POS system here] 📌 Tablet/app-based POS system
• System software:
  → [Enter the name of the POS software] 📌 ShoreKasse
• Software version:
  → [Enter the ShoreKasse app version number]
  You can find the software version directly in the Shore POS Manager under
  Integration → KassenSichV → Notification of Electronic Recording Systems (eAS) → Information on the Electronic Recording System (eAS) 📌 KASSE_SW_VERSION, e.g. Core-API v11.71.0
• eAS serial number:
  → [Enter the serial number]
  You can find the eAS serial number directly in the Shore POS Manager under
  Integration → KassenSichV → Notification of Electronic Recording Systems (eAS) → Information on the Electronic Recording System (eAS) 📌 KASSE_SERIENNR
• Manufacturer:
  → [Enter the manufacturer name] 📌 Shore GmbH
• Model:
  → [Enter the model name] 📌 iPad
• Purchase date: dd.mm.yyyy
  → [Enter the purchase date / contract start date]
• Commissioning date: dd.mm.yyyy
  → [Enter the date of first use]
• Decommissioning date (if applicable): dd.mm.yyyy
  → [Enter the decommissioning date]
• Reason for decommissioning:
  → [Enter the reason]
  e.g. defect, sale, or theft

4. Details About the Technical Security System (TSE)

• TSE serial number: 64-character hexadecimal code
  → [Enter the serial number]
  You can find the TSE serial number directly in the Shore POS Manager under
  Integration → KassenSichV → Notification of Electronic Recording Systems (eAS) → Information on the Electronic Recording System (eAS) 📌 Hexadecimal code, 64 characters, only 0–9 and A–F
• BSI certification ID: BSI-K-TR-NNNN-YYYY
  → [Enter the ID]
  You can find the BSI certification ID directly in the Shore POS Manager under
  Integration → KassenSichV → Notification of Electronic Recording Systems (eAS) → Information on the Electronic Recording System (eAS) 📌 Number per the BSI certification list:
  fiskaly SIGN DE v2 TSE has ID 0403-2021
• Commissioning/activation date: dd.mm.yyyy
  → [Enter the date]
  Go to your POS Manager > Settings > KassenSichV.
  The date is shown here in the "Active since" section. 📌 Date the TSE was first put into operation on the electronic recording system
• TSE type/model: 📌 Cloud

Completion and Submission

• Check all entries for completeness and accuracy.
• Submit the form electronically.
• Save or print the confirmation of registration.

Official Deadlines

The following deadlines apply for the digital registration of your POS system:

📅 POS system purchased before July 1, 2025
Deadline: July 31, 2025
→ Registration must be completed by 07/31/2025 at the latest.

📅 POS system purchased after July 1, 2025
4-week deadline: → Registration must take place within 4 weeks of purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need to report software updates?
  No, pure software updates don't need to be reported.
• How do I find my POS system's serial number?
  Go to your POS Manager > Reports > Downloads > DSFinV-K reports and open the "cashregister.csv" file. The serial number is shown in the KASSE_SERIENNR column.
• Where can I find the TSE serial number?
  In the system documentation or on your invoices.
• What should I do if I don't have all the required details?
  Check your records or contact our support team by email at service@shore.com so we can help.

For More Information

Visit the ELSTER website or contact your tax advisor.