Taximeter and distance counter: An overview of deadlines and obligations.
From 2025 onwards, taxi and rental car companies are required to report their EU taximeters and distance counters (WSZ) to the tax authorities. The basis is the Cash Register Security Regulation (KassenSichV) in conjunction with the Fiscal Code (§ 146a AO). The devices are thus regarded as electronic recording systems and are subject to special requirements.
Transitional arrangements
Taximeters and trip meters that are operated without a certified Technical Security Module (TSE) must be retrofitted. The Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) has established a non-enforcement policy until December 31, 2025. For EU taximeters with INSIKA technology, the reporting obligation is suspended until the end of this period.
Timelines for reporting
The reporting obligation generally begins with the use of a certified TSE.
- Devices that are equipped with a TSE before July 1, 2025 must be reported no later than July 31, 2025.
- Devices that are purchased or retrofitted with a TSE from July 1, 2025 onward must be reported within one month after commissioning.
- Decommissioning after July 1, 2025 must also be reported within one month, provided that the prior commissioning had also been reported.
Scope of the Notifications
The notifications must be provided in the form of a comprehensive overview of all systems deployed at a facility. In addition, the vehicle registration number of the vehicle in which the device is used must be provided. For distance counters, the reporting obligation applies only if they were first put into circulation on or after July 1, 2024. (Source: Bergische IHK Wuppertal-Solingen-Remscheid)
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