What is GoBD and how do you keep receipts in order with Klar-ID?
GoBD explained simply, and how to file invoices and receipts in an orderly way for Switzerland, Germany and Austria with the receipt archive in Klar-ID.
In short: GoBD is a German abbreviation for rules on digital bookkeeping and the retention of records. With the receipt archive in Klar-ID you file invoices and receipts for Switzerland, Germany and Austria in an orderly way and find them again quickly.
What does GoBD mean?
GoBD is the German abbreviation for the principles for the proper keeping and retention of books, records and documents in electronic form and for data access. It is about how companies in Germany keep and retain records digitally. In Switzerland the comparable basis is called GeBüV, in Austria BAO.
Which obligations apply to your bike shop is something to clarify with your tax adviser. This article is not tax or legal advice.
What does the receipt archive in Klar-ID do?
- It archives your invoices and receipts in an orderly way.
- It is designed for Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
- You find everything again quickly later.
The receipt archive is part of Klari. Klari is a separate add-on service, prices on request. More about the countries under Countries & compliance.
How does this relate to the tax folder?
In the tax folder you compile receipts and invoices by period – for bookkeeping and tax advice. More in the article What is the tax folder?.
Frequently asked questions
What do GeBüV · GoBD · BAO mean?
These are the abbreviations for the rules on retaining records in Switzerland (GeBüV), Germany (GoBD) and Austria (BAO). GoBD stands for the German principles for the proper keeping and retention of books, records and documents in electronic form and for data access. The receipt archive in Klari is designed for these three countries: you file invoices and receipts in an orderly way and find them again quickly. Which obligations apply to you is something to clarify with your tax adviser.
Is the receipt archive included in Bikeshop?
No. The receipt archive is part of Klari, a separate, paid add-on service; prices on request. Klari brings receipts, invoices and contracts together in one place, with controlled access and data export. It also includes the tax folder as well as VAT- and ELSTER-related export functions. More on the Klari page.
What does Bikeshop cost?
Bikeshop costs CHF 29 / EUR 29 net per month. It includes workshop orders, customer and bike management, stock, ordering, quotes, invoices and cash book. The first 30 days are free once you have fully completed registration and added a payment method. After that, Bikeshop can be cancelled monthly. Add-on services such as Kasse Cloud TSE, SoftPOS and Klari are not included and cost extra. All details are on the pricing page.
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