## Documentation Index

Access the complete documentation index at:
https://www.zoho.com/ke/books/help/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available documentation pages before proceeding.

# VAT Settings

This section will give you a brief overview about how you can configure and add VAT in Zoho Books.

## Configure VAT in Zoho Books

You’ll have to configure your VAT settings by enabling VAT and setting up VAT rates in Zoho Books to get started. Here’s how:

### Enable VAT Settings

To enable VAT settings for your organisation in Zoho Books:

*   Click the **Gear** icon on the top right corner of the page and navigate to **VAT**.
*   Check Yes against **Is your business registered for VAT?**
*   Enter the **VAT Registration Number** and validate your PIN to authenticate your PIN number by the Kenya Registration Authority. .
*   If your business involves in international trade (import or export outside Kenya), check the box **Enable trade with contacts outside Kenya**.
*   Enter your **VAT Registered On** date and select when you want to generate your first VAT return from.
*   Click **Save**.

![VAT Settings](/ke/books/help/images/vat/vat-enable.png)

### VAT Rates

Once you’re done with the VAT Settings, the next step is to add VAT Rates, if required.

There are three default VAT rates:

*   General Rate (16%)
*   Reduced Rate (8%)
*   Zero Rate (0%)

![VAT Settings](/ke/books/help/images/vat/form-3-generate.png)

### Add New VAT

To create or add a new VAT:

*   Click the **Gear** icon on the top right corner of the page and navigate to VAT.
*   Click the **VAT Rates** sub-module.
*   Click **\+ New VAT** on the top right corner of the page.
*   Fill in the **VAT Name** and **Rate (%)** in the New VAT page.
*   Click **Save**.

![VAT Settings](/ke/books/help/images/vat/vat-rate-new.png)

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## Edit VAT

To edit an existing VAT:

*   Click the **Gear** icon on the top right corner of the page and navigate to **VAT**.
*   Go to **VAT Rates**.
*   Hover over the VAT and click **Edit**.
*   Click **Save**.

![VAT Settings](/ke/books/help/images/vat/vat-edit.png)

**Note:** You will not be able to edit the default VAT.

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## Delete VAT

To delete an existing VAT:

*   Click the **Gear** icon on the top right corner of the page and navigate to **VAT**.
*   Go to **VAT Rates**.
*   Click the **Delete** icon on the right side of the VAT to delete.
*   Click **OK**.

![VAT Settings](/ke/books/help/images/vat/vat-delete.png)

**Note:** You will not be able to delete the default VAT.