How to use the generate.TAX VAT Companion extension

This guide provides instructions on using the generate.TAX VAT Companion extension, which simplifies the process of submitting VAT returns. By following these steps, users can easily access their VAT data and ensure it matches the required criteria for successful submission. 

You need to have an account on generate.TAX to be able to use this extension. Click here for steps to sign-up.

The generate.TAX VAT Companion extension works with Submitted reports for the following returns:
'Malta - Article 10 VAT Return' , 'Cyprus - VAT Return', 'Ireland - VAT3' and 'UAE VAT return'

1) Look for the generate.TAX VAT Companion or access through this link.

This extension works with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

2) You need to click on Add to Chrome.

3) You will see a pop-up to Add extension to your Google Chrome extensions.

4) You can pin the generate.TAX extension so it is easier to locate and use.

5) You will need to access generate.TAX and go to a Submitted VAT return.

6) This opens a pop-up with a short description and from here you can click on Copy VAT Data.

You will see a successful message that the data was copied with the next step to proceed in the official VAT portal.

7) If you try to use the functionality on a Canceled or in progress VAT return, you will get a failed message since this only works with submitted returns.

8) If you want to clear any stored data that was recently copied, you can click on the Clear Stored Data option from the 3-dot menu.

Once you log in to the official VAT portal, you have to make sure that the copied data matches the entity name, the correct country and the VAT Return period.

9) In the official VAT portal, this example for Malta, all the fields can be seen as 0.00, you need to click again on the generate.TAX extension icon.

10) Once the pop-up for the extension opens, you need to click on Paste VAT Data.

11) You will get a successful data pasted message and the fields on the form are populated with the data.

12) You can click on Save as Draft to save the changes.

Success! You have used the generate.TAX VAT Companion extension.

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