Configure VAT Category per Product Group

A product's product group controls its VAT category in the restaurant menu. Set the group's type, then assign products to it. A menu group, such as Starters, is a separate setting for organising the menu.

Configure the group

1. Open Admin → Bokföring → Verifikat & export → Varugrupper (Accounting → Vouchers & export → Product groups).
2. Create a group or edit an existing one.
3. Enter its name and select Typ av varugrupp (Product group type).
4. Check the accounting account and VAT help text.
5. Save.

Food and non-alcoholic drinks use the same VAT category in Vendion but can have different accounting accounts. With variable VAT enabled, their order format also affects VAT.

Assign products

1. Open Admin → Meny → Produkter → Alla artiklar.
2. Edit the product.
3. Select the appropriate Varugrupp (Accounting product group).
4. Check the VAT information and save.

The restaurant's product editor has no independent VAT choice. If only one product needs another category, move it to an appropriate group or create a separate group. Do not change the whole group when the other products are correct.

Example

House wine belongs to Wine, with type Alkohol. A non-alcoholic drink incorrectly placed there is moved to a non-alcoholic product group. Both products can still appear in the same guest-facing menu group.

Check classification

Choose the type based on what you sell. A product name or customer preference does not determine VAT. Use the Swedish Tax Authority VAT guidance and check uncertain items, packages or services with your accountant. Handle gift cards through the gift-card feature and appropriate voucher type rather than arbitrarily choosing a VAT group.

After changes, check affected products and VAT in the appropriate order format. Follow up existing open tabs separately.