Technical requirements
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What requirements must be met to use the application?
Current web browser with JavaScript enabled
The following versions are supported: Internet Explorer version 10 or later, Mozilla Firefox version 30 or later, Google Chrome version 30 or later.
Elster software certificate (ElsterBasis)
The software certificate is required in electronic form for authentication when transferring the e-balance sheet to the tax authorities. It is not possible to use ElsterSpezial security sticks or ElsterPlus signature cards. You can find more information here.
Microsoft Excel
Excel files from versions MS Excel 2000 onwards can be used to import data. MS Excel from version 2003 is required to read exported Excel files.
Adobe Reader or an alternative pdf reader
To read PDF files created by the application, Adobe Reader version 9.0 or later is required, or an alternative program. You can download Adobe Reader here.
