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.
How to Create a VAT Type
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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).
- Navigate to Main Menu > Setup > Accounting > VAT Types (tab).
- Click Add/Edit (button).
- Click the top row and fill in the details as follows:
- Code = Enter a short description for the VAT Type.
- Description = Enter a description for the VAT Type.
- 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.
- 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.
- Click Save (button).
How to Edit a VAT Type
- Navigate to Main Menu > Setup > Accounting > VAT Types (tab).
- Click Add/Edit (button).
- Make the changes.
- 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.
- Navigate to Main Menu > Setup > Accounting > VAT Types (tab).
- Right-click an entry and select Delete.
- Confirm the deletion on the popup.