GoBD for Restaurants
GoBD governs digital bookkeeping in Germany. What it means for your restaurant.
What Are the GoBD?
The GoBD are German regulations governing how digital business records — including POS data — must be kept, stored, and provided for audits.
Sources: §147 AO — Retention Obligations, §147 AO — Retention Obligations
GoBD Requirements
Key principles:
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Traceability
Every entry must be traceable from creation to balance sheet.
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Immutability
Recorded data cannot be changed or deleted.
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Completeness
All transactions must be recorded — including voids.
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Timely Recording
Transactions must be recorded promptly.
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10-Year Retention
All POS data must be kept for 10 years.
Consequences
Non-compliance costs:
Tax Audit
Revenue estimation — often higher than actual income.
Fine
Retention violations: up to €25,000.
POS Audit
Unannounced audits at any time.
GoBD-Compliant with GastroSystem
Automatic compliance:
Immutable Storage
All transactions stored tamper-proof.
Complete Logging
Every action timestamped automatically.
TSE Signature
Cryptographic signatures on every receipt.
Digital Archive
10-year GoBD-compliant archiving.
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FAQ — GoBD
Do I need a process documentation?
Yes. GoBD requires a process documentation. GastroSystem provides templates.
Must I keep data for 10 years?
Yes — all POS data, receipts, and digital records.
Is GastroSystem GoBD-compliant?
Yes — traceability, immutability, completeness, and retention.
Do I need process documentation?
Yes. GastroSystem provides templates.
Do I need a process documentation?
Yes. GoBD requires a process documentation. GastroSystem provides templates.
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