I need to add a bill that is for VAT only, I cant see the screenshot that someone has previously posted for someone with the same question

Hello there, @gail35. Let's go to the + New button and add your VAT-only bill in QuickBooks Online (QBO). I'll show you how.

You can add a VAT-only bill by selecting the Exclusive of Tax option in the Amounts are field. Then, make sure to enter an amount (i.e., 0.01) in two line items. One should be negative to offset the amount. 

You need to add a tax code on the first line item, and the negative one should be set up as No VAT. Then, manually enter the VAT amount in the sales tax field. This way, you can claim the VAT back in your return. Here's how:

1. Go to the + New button.
2. Select Bill.
3. Enter the bill details (supplier, date, etc.).
4. Set the Amounts are field to Exclusive of VAT.
5. On the first transaction line, choose the account you want to use. For the rate, enter £0.01, and for the VAT code, select the 20% Standard code.
6. On the second line, select the same account. For the rate, enter -£0.01, and choose the Exempt VAT code or No VAT.
7. Scroll to the Subtotal  section and edit the amount in the VAT box to input the amount you need.
8. Click Save.

Also, you may want to check out these articles in case you need guidance in calculating and submitting VAT to HMRC, and view the list of common VAT codes:

• Set up and edit VAT settings, codes and rates in QuickBooks Online
• QuickBooks Online VAT codes

If you have other VAT concerns or questions about managing bills in QBO, I'm always ready to help. Take care, and have a great day, @gail35.

Can anyone please help with this answer.  I am posting exactly as shown but when I change the VAT it automatically changes the invoice nett amount and grosses it up!   

Hi christine-bulbec, thanks for joining this thread

Please use the Exempt VAT code one the second line instead of No VAT code shown above. With this method, the net amount of the invoice should be zero, as the 0.01 and -0.01 amounts cancel each other out. 

Get back to us below if you have any further issues. :) 

Hello, I am trying this also, but this then leaves a balance on my account, but all I want to do is claim VAT back.  Can anyone help with this please ?

Raise a credit note for the exact same amount BUT with Vat as exempt (thus zero) and post one to the other 

Thank you