Configuring Tax Rules Per Location

Different locations may operate under different tax jurisdictions. A business with branches in Kenya and Uganda needs to apply 16% VAT in Kenya and 18% in Uganda. Even within a single country, special economic zones, duty-free areas, or municipal taxes can create per-location differences. AskBiz lets you configure tax rules independently for each branch.

Go to the branch settings and click Tax Configuration. Set the default VAT or sales tax rate. Add additional tax rules if needed — for example a tourism levy on restaurant items or an environmental tax on specific product categories. Each rule specifies the rate, which products or categories it applies to, and whether it is inclusive or added on top of the price.

Receipts automatically show the correct tax breakdown for the branch where the sale occurred. The tax registration number, rate, and calculated amount display per legal requirements. If your jurisdiction requires specific receipt formatting — like HMRC digital receipt rules in the UK or KRA tax invoice requirements in Kenya — configure these in Tax > Receipt Format.

The Tax Report consolidates all branches into a single view for filing. Filter by branch to see per-location tax liability. The report shows taxable sales, exempt sales, tax collected, and tax payable per jurisdiction. Export the report as CSV for your accountant or use the filing preview to prepare your return.