How to generate & download VAT Return reports on Refrens? (For UAE Businesses)
Refrens automatically generates VAT Return reports for your business based on all your sales & purchase transactions.
Let’s see how you can access them:
Step 1: Navigate to VAT returns
To access your VAT return report, navigate to accounting > accounting reports > other reports > VAT Return as highlighted below:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/38da0f8db4edfa00/5801522b-6698-4d32-b3e2-0c4d68_1sf8s83.png)
You will be redirected to the following page:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/11e202719c83c500/c09d2198-73f2-4c1d-810a-0470b9_1oue1h3.png)
Step 2: Select Reporting Period
Now select the period for which you want the VAT Return data:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/89f30d78e8d80000/cac2c0ca-653d-4b3a-80ae-d4a777_18wrnse.png)
Step 3: View VAT Return for Selected Period
Once you select your reporting period, you will be able to see your VAT return report in a categorized manner as shown below:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/2357444aeff51000/b63d3d37-329e-4bab-b039-18e4cc_t6ezka.gif)
As you see, all your sales & supplies AND purchase & inputs transactions are further categorized into categories such as standard-rated, zero-rated, exempt, reverse charge, etc. The system will also calculate the Net VAT Due based on these data.
Step 4: Download VAT Return as Excel or PDF
You can also download the report for a selected period as Excel or PDF in 1-click as shown below:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/920f827500614800/c636586d-1155-499b-a26c-2147a3_16dv5nb.gif)
Important Note: If a transaction lacks the client's state/province in the client address details, it will appear under Standard Rated Supplies (OT), where OT stands for "Other State/Province."
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/afbd2c18b46e2800/ff861eda-d4fc-432b-949f-0beffe_74xmtu.png)
In cases like this, you can update the client’s state/province in the respective invoice, and the changes will instantly reflect in your VAT return.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at care@refrens.com OR drop a message on chat support for quick assistance!
Let’s see how you can access them:
Step 1: Navigate to VAT returns
To access your VAT return report, navigate to accounting > accounting reports > other reports > VAT Return as highlighted below:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/38da0f8db4edfa00/5801522b-6698-4d32-b3e2-0c4d68_1sf8s83.png)
You will be redirected to the following page:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/11e202719c83c500/c09d2198-73f2-4c1d-810a-0470b9_1oue1h3.png)
Step 2: Select Reporting Period
Now select the period for which you want the VAT Return data:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/89f30d78e8d80000/cac2c0ca-653d-4b3a-80ae-d4a777_18wrnse.png)
Step 3: View VAT Return for Selected Period
Once you select your reporting period, you will be able to see your VAT return report in a categorized manner as shown below:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/2357444aeff51000/b63d3d37-329e-4bab-b039-18e4cc_t6ezka.gif)
As you see, all your sales & supplies AND purchase & inputs transactions are further categorized into categories such as standard-rated, zero-rated, exempt, reverse charge, etc. The system will also calculate the Net VAT Due based on these data.
Step 4: Download VAT Return as Excel or PDF
You can also download the report for a selected period as Excel or PDF in 1-click as shown below:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/920f827500614800/c636586d-1155-499b-a26c-2147a3_16dv5nb.gif)
Important Note: If a transaction lacks the client's state/province in the client address details, it will appear under Standard Rated Supplies (OT), where OT stands for "Other State/Province."
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/afbd2c18b46e2800/ff861eda-d4fc-432b-949f-0beffe_74xmtu.png)
In cases like this, you can update the client’s state/province in the respective invoice, and the changes will instantly reflect in your VAT return.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at care@refrens.com OR drop a message on chat support for quick assistance!
Updated on: 31/01/2025
Thank you!