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Sage 200 - VAT code finder

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Summary

Use this wizard to determine the relevant VAT code to use when posting sales or purchase transactions.

Resolution

NOTE: This article is part of a wizard, if required, you can restart at the beginning.

Which VAT code to useThe transaction should be posted at the normal UK rate. For example, VAT code 1 for standard rate, VAT code 2 for zero rated.
How this affects the VAT ReturnThe net element appears in box 6 and if applicable the VAT element appears in box 1.

Proof of exportation - When you sell goods abroad an exportation document is obtained to state that the goods have been sent abroad and not sold in the UK. Proof of exportation is defined in HMRC Public Notice 703 which is available on the HMRC website www.hmrc.gov.uk . For further information, please contact HMRC.

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The VAT or tax codes used in this article are based on the default or recommended codes set up in the software. These may be different in your software.