To create custom tax agency, follow the steps below:
- Go to VAT.
- In Tax Centre, select Add tax.
- A panel slides out from the right. Here, select Custom tax.
- Enter the Tax name (For example. Excise Duty).
- Enter the Description.
- Tax agency name gets populated automatically based on the Tax name you've entered. You can change this if you wish.
- Enter the VAT Registration No.
- Select Start of current tax period from the dropdown.
- Select Filing frequency for this agency from the dropdown.
- Select Reporting method. Note: Usually it'll be Accrual. If in doubt, please consult with your accountant.
- Select the type of transactions this tax is applied to. Note: Usually, it'll be for both Sales and Purchase transactions.
- Enter the Sales rate or the Purchase rate depending upon the type of transaction selected.
- If the tax applied on purchases is reclaimable, select the box Purchase tax is reclaimable.
- Select Save.
In the Tax Centre, you can now see the new Tax agency you have just created.