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How Do I Add VAT to WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:38 pm

Adding VAT to WooCommerce is a simple process that can be done by following a few easy steps. By adding VAT to your WooCommerce store, you can ensure that your customers are charged the correct amount of tax on their purchases, and that you are compliant with your local tax laws. Here’s how to add VAT to WooCommerce:

1. Log in to your WooCommerce account and go to the ‘Settings’ page.

2. On the ‘Settings’ page, select the ‘Taxes’ tab and then click on the ‘Standard Rates’ tab.

3. On the ‘Standard Rates’ tab, click on the ‘Add new tax rate’ button.

4. In the ‘Country’ field, select the country to which the tax rate will apply. In the ‘State/Province’ field, select the state or province to which the tax rate will apply. In the ‘Zip/Postcode’ field, enter the zip code or postcode to which the tax rate will apply. In the ‘City’ field, enter the city to which the tax rate will apply.

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In the ‘Tax Class’ field, select the tax class that you want to apply to this tax rate. The defaulttax class is ‘Standard’.

6. In the ‘Rate (%)’ field, enter the percentage rate of VAT that you want to charge. For example, if you want to charge 20% VAT, you would enter 20 in this field.

7. In the ‘Name’ field, enter a name for this tax rate. This name will be displayed to customers at checkout.

8. Click on the ‘Save Changes’ button.

9. That’s it! You’ve now successfully added VAT to your WooCommerce store.

As you can see, adding VAT to WooCommerce is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following these steps, you can ensure that your customers are charged correctly for their purchases and that you remain compliant with your local tax laws.

PRO TIP: If you are thinking about adding VAT to your WooCommerce store, there are a few things you should know first. VAT (Value Added Tax) is a tax that is charged on most goods and services in the European Union. If you are selling products or services to customers in the EU, you will need to charge VAT.

VAT can be a complex topic, so we recommend talking to a accountant or tax advisor before adding VAT to your WooCommerce store. They can help you determine the correct VAT rate to charge for your products and services, and make sure you are complying with all the rules and regulations around VAT.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.