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VAT Filing workflow

This topic provides an overview of the VAT Filing workflow.

Import invoices
Start by importing your invoices and transactions on the Invoices page. This creates a record of all your sales. You can edit invoices here as well. You can also import invoices through API or JSON files.
Check your data and preview VAT amounts
Check your data by running a reconciliation to verify its accuracy, or preview VAT amounts with the Return Calculator. You can also run a VIES check to validate VAT registration numbers.
Track returns
On the Returns page, you can get an overview of each month's returns and the amounts of VAT due and track their status with the Workflow feature. All your team members can stay up to date on the filing tasks they were assigned to by following the returns they are working on. You can also track return statuses on the dashboard or by running a Return Status report.
File returns
When you're ready to file, generate the return form with one click, then export for filing or submit directly from the app.
Modify data and amend return forms
If there are changes to your invoices, you can edit individual transactions in an already imported invoice to reflect the changes or delete the invoice and import a new one. The corresponding return form will be updated with these changes. You can also amend returns if changes happen after the return has been submitted to the government.
Reports
Several reports are available to get an insight into how many returns are on track, at risk, or late, how much VAT is due in specific countries or VAT codes, and more.
Logs
Keep track of changes in your account with the Invoice audit trail, the Audit log, the API log, and the FTP log.