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How to record imported goods from china expense?

Hi,
I have just bought Solar Accounts and loving it. Thank you. But i believe i will need a lot of help to fully learn how to use it.

Please could you help me on this matter.

I have imported some goods from China. The total value was 1500 USD + 150USD delivery, making a total of 1650USD.
From the bank account sent £1056.74 plus £20 Charges.
The goods were delivered by DHL.

Now from DHL got an invoice:

Shipper's invoice value: £947.45
Freight value: £ 91.47
VAT value adjustment: £ 5.50

Total: £1044.42
VAT: £ 208.88

Plus admin. Fee: £ 10.00

Grand total: £1263.30

But i had to pay only the VAT of £208.88 + £10 admin fee = £218.88.

I am not VAT registered.

Please help.

Thank you very much.

Regards.


Posted by Das Grigo on Apr 2, 2012 8:19 PM BST

Hi Das,

I assume you have already recorded your Chinese supplier's invoice, and now you want to record the DHL invoice. Since you are not VAT-registered you don't need to keep track of the VAT amount separately - therefore just enter the full price of £218.88 on a single invoice line. Set the account to be the same as you used for your Chinese supplier's invoice (eg. 'Cost of Goods Sold')

Regards,


Posted by Mark McLaren (Solar Accounts) on Apr 3, 2012 8:51 AM BST