Manually record your filed VAT returns

Introduction

Anrok provides a complete draft report that is optimized for filing VAT returns. You can copy over the VAT return's tax due details into the respective global jurisdiction's online portal and file the return yourself. After filing a VAT return on the global jurisdiction's online portal, you must reflect the filing in Anrok — which will move the return to a status.

Alternatively, Anrok has partners who can provide filing support for VAT returns. These partners are familiar with the software and can be added to your Anrok instance to complete this process on your behalf. You can submit this form to learn more and get connected with a partner.

Record a filed VAT return

For any global jurisdiction where you've filed a VAT return yourself, you need to reflect the filed VAT return in Anrok to ensure your VAT return information in Anrok is accurate.

Try recording a filed VAT return in the demo above ☝️

1. In the Anrok app , go to Returns & payments. Take me there!
2. Under the Action required tab, select a VAT return with a status.
3. Click Approve & record filing.
4. Under Penalties and interest, enter any penalties and interest accumulated on the filed VAT return.
5. If you are a non-resident sellerNon-resident seller
   A business or individual that does not have tax residence in the jurisdiction where they are making sales, but may still have tax obligations there.
   
   These businesses have a primary tax residence in a different global jurisdiction and are selling into a jurisdiction where they are not resident. They are often subject to special VAT registration thresholds and compliance requirements for foreign sellers., under Other adjustments, enter any adjustment amounts applied to the filed VAT return.
6. If you are a resident sellerResident seller
   A business that has an established tax resident in the jurisdiction where they are conducting sales or business activities.
   
   These businesses are subject to full domestic tax rules and compliance requirements, and are typically required to register for local VAT/sales tax and collect tax on all applicable transactions, under Input VAT & other adjustments, enter any Input VATInput VAT
   The Value Added Tax (VAT) that a business pays on its local purchases and expenses. For sellers based in non-US countries, Input VAT represents a recoverable tax that can be claimed back from the tax authorities.
   
   Businesses can typically reclaim Input VAT by declaring it on their local tax returns. Input VAT reduces the net amount of VAT owed to the tax jurisdiction. or adjustment amounts applied to the filed VAT return.
7. Under Notes, enter any important information related to the filed VAT return (e.g., confirmation number, adjustment reasons, etc.).
8. When you're finished, click Record filing.