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# Process a VAT return

Run the VAT statement, settle VAT for the period, and (if enabled) submit your VAT return.

VAT returns are time-sensitive. You need clean figures and the right period.

### Before you start

* Confirm your **VAT period start/end dates**.
* Make sure you have posted all sales and purchase documents for the period.
* Make sure your `Allowed Posting Dates` let you post settlement.

### Step 1: Review the VAT statement

1. Search for **VAT Statement**.
2. Set the date range for the VAT period.
3. Run the statement.
4. Review the totals for input VAT and output VAT.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you’re going live mid-quarter, see [Opening VAT Balances and Initial VAT Return](/bevica-select/opening-balances-inventory/opening_vat_balances_and_initial_vat_return.md).
{% endhint %}

### Step 2: Post the VAT settlement

1. Search for **Calc. and Post VAT Settlement**.
2. Set:
   * `Starting Date` and `Ending Date` for the VAT period.
   * `Posting Date` (normally the period end date).
   * `Document No.` (use your normal VAT settlement numbering convention).
3. Run the report.
4. Check the posting preview if you use **Preview Posting**.
5. Post.

### Step 3: Re-check the VAT statement

1. Re-run the **VAT Statement** for the same period.
2. Confirm the settled VAT entries are no longer included.

### Step 4: Submit the VAT return (if enabled)

Submission depends on your localisation and any Making Tax Digital (MTD) setup.

1. Search for **VAT Returns**.
2. Open the VAT return for the period.
3. Use **Submit** or **Send** (label depends on your setup).

{% hint style="warning" %}
UI labels for VAT return submission vary by country and installed extensions.

If you don’t see **VAT Returns** or submit actions, check with your admin.
{% endhint %}


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