How to Create a VAT Statement

Business Central allows you to submit a periodic report of VAT transactions. The VAT statement is submitted as a FDF file that corresponds with an editable PDF file from the tax authorities.

To create a VAT statement

1. Choose the icon, enter VAT Statement AT, and then choose the related link.

2. On the Options FastTab, fill in the fields as described in the following table.

   Field	Description
   Starting Date	Specifies the start date of the VAT period.
   Ending Date	Specifies the end date of the VAT period.
   Include VAT Entries	Specifies if you want to include VAT entries that are either open or closed, or both open and closed entries.
   Include VAT Entries	Specifies if you want to include VAT entries that are from the specified period or also include entries from before the period.
   Reporting Type	Select if this VAT statement is the quarterly report, monthly report, or if it applies to another period.
   Check Positions	Select to verify the positions of the VAT statement during the export.
   Round to Whole Numbers	Select to round amounts to whole numbers.
   Surplus Used to Pay Dues	Select to use a potential surplus to cover other charges.
   Additional Invoices sent via Mail	Select if you will send additional information.
   Number §6 Abs. 1	Specify the number according to §6 section 1 if you want to claim tax-free revenues without input tax reduction.

3. Choose the OK button.

4. When prompted, choose to save or open the generated XML file and FDF file.

If your VAT statement does not contain errors, you can now submit the FDF file to the tax authorities. For more information, see the Finanz-Online portal.

See Also

VAT Reporting

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