How to Enter a Reduced VAT Rate for Products
🔎 Important Information
If you sell products with a reduced VAT rate, you must enter this information in your hellotax account. This data is essential for generating accurate VAT reports, which are required for VAT return filings.
📌 For an overview of VAT rates in the EU, check our VAT rates guide.
👉 Always refer to the official tax authorities' website or consult your tax advisor for the most up-to-date information on reduced VAT rates.
⚠️ The tax office will cross-check this data with your VAT returns, so accuracy is crucial!
🛠️ Steps to Enter a Reduced VAT Rate
1️⃣ Log into your hellotax account.
2️⃣ Go to 👉 Settings → Products.
3️⃣ Click Export (top-right menu) to download your product list.
4️⃣ In the VAT_TYPE column (Column F), mark products with a reduced VAT rate.
- If different VAT rates apply in various EU countries, refer to our VAT rates guide.
5️⃣ After making changes, upload the file back into hellotax by clicking Import.
⚠️ Do not change product titles or other columns in the file. Modifying titles may cause errors in your VAT report.
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