In Sage Accounting Start, each ledger category has a field that allows you to set up a default VAT Rate for that category.

When setting up a category it isn't a required field, so sometimes you'll need to edit the category to set it.

1. Go to Settings, then Business settings.
2. Select Chart of accounts.
3. Locate the category by using the search bar.
4. Select the category to open it and select the relevant option in the VAT Rate field.
5. Check the Visibility section to ensure you can use the category in the correct areas.
6. Select Save.

When you select this ledger account on a transaction, the VAT rate field fills in automatically with your chosen rate.