VAT Types Tutorials

How VAT Types work is explained on VAT Types Interface. You can create as many VAT Types as you need, each with its own percentage.

💡These tutorials explain how to create, edit and delete VAT Types to comply with your country's VAT regulations.

Navigation Example

Main Menu > Setup > Accounting > VAT Types (tab)


How to Create a VAT Type

Info

If your country’s VAT regulations require VAT information for different areas, you can create a VAT Type for each area (e.g. VAT Standard Dubai).

  1. Navigate to Main Menu > Setup > Accounting > VAT Types (tab).
  2. Click Add/Edit (button).
  3. Click the top row and fill in the details as follows:
    1. Code = Enter a short description for the VAT Type.
    2. Description = Enter a description for the VAT Type.
    3. VAT % = Enter the prevailing VAT rate:
      • For zero-rated or exempt transactions, enter 0.
      • For VAT-only transactions (e.g. VAT on imports), enter 100.
  4. Continue to add VAT Types as needed.
    • Note: If you press Tab to move between the fields, a new row opens when you press Tab after the VAT rate.
  5. Click Save (button).

How to Edit a VAT Type

  1. Navigate to Main Menu > Setup > Accounting > VAT Types (tab).
  2. Click Add/Edit (button).
  3. Make the changes.
  4. Click Save (button).

How to Delete a VAT Type

Note

Used VAT Types cannot be deleted. An error message appears immediately if you try to delete one.

  1. Navigate to Main Menu > Setup > Accounting > VAT Types (tab).
  2. Right-click an entry and select Delete.
  3. Confirm the deletion on the popup.

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