SAP plugin developed by SystemFox Consulting for VIES EU VAT number validation (background & realtime). An additional GEO module enables an automatic address validation for specific countries.
2. Simplified treatment
for
call-off stock
VAT identification
number for
application of zero
VAT rate
Simplified proof of
intra-Community
supplies
Uniform rules to
simplify chain
transactions
EU VAT Quick Fixes 2020 MAIN POINTS
3. VAT identification number for application of zero VAT rate
EU VAT Quick Fixes 2020 FOCUS ON THE VAT NUMBER
EU Customers -> provide VAT number for Suppliers
Supplier responsibile for validity check (VIES)
• If VALID -> invoice with 0% EU VAT
• If INVALID -> invoice with local VAT %.
Supplier pays VAT after 0% VAT invoice!
4. EU VAT Quick Fixes 2020 MANUAL VAT NUMBER VALIDITY CHECK PROCESS
REQUEST
Checking the VAT number manually is time
consuming, and storing the VIES replies for
later reference is not solved.
http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/
RESULT
5. EU VAT Quick Fixes 2020 AUTOMATED PROCESS
VIES EU VAT NUMBER VALIDATION
SAP plugin by SystemFox Consulting
SAP ECC & SAP S/4 HANA compatible
6. Background processing
• All EU VAT numbers in the system should be
checked periodically
• Store processing results + “Consultation
number”
• Cockpit Report for result check
• Vendor/Customer masters can be blocked
Realtime VAT number validation
• At master data creations, modifications
(XK01, XD01, … etc..)
• At order creations (VA01, etc…)
• At Delivery (VL01N)
• At invoicing (VF01,VF02, etc…)
• Message with the processing result
Installation:
• Out-of-the-box solution
• Import transport package
• Customizing (SOAMANAGER + VAT sources)
• Schedule JOBS
• User trainings
Installation:
• All steps defined at background
processing +
• Implement exits/enhancements for all
necessary transactions
EU VAT Quick Fixes 2020 SYSTEMFOX SOLUTION
SAP plugin by SystemFox
7. VIES REQUESTS TABLE
VAT NUMBER SOURCES
KNA1
STCEG
KNA1
STCD1
ANY
…..
KNAS
STCEG
SCANNER
JOB
PROCESSOR
JOB
VIES SOAP HTTP PROXY
HTTP API
CALLS
VAT NUMBER RELATED TRANSACTIONS
USER EXITS HAVE TO BE IMPLEMENTED !!
XD01 VL01N
ANY
…..
VF01
REALTIME REQUEST MANAGER
CALL AT
SAVE
IMMEDIATE
CALL
STORE
EU VAT Quick Fixes 2020 SYSTEMFOX MODULE ARCHITECTURE
EU VIES SERVER
BACKGROUND
REALTIME
11. EU VAT Quick Fixes 2020 REALTIME CHECK: WRONG ADDRESS
WRONG ADDRESS !
Several tax authorities are providing the name and
address data belonging to a VAT number, allowing us
to compare these with the data in SAP.
12. EU VAT Quick Fixes 2020 REALTIME CHECK: SIMILAR ADDRESS
A person can compare the two addresses easily, and
decide that they are similar.
To automate address comparison, use the SystemFox
GEO module.
13. /SFCL/GEO /SFCL/GEO
Compare GEO locations
EU VAT Quick Fixes 2020 SYSTEMFOX GEO
AUTOMATED ADDRESS COMPARISON
Ideal for
background
processing!
14. EU VAT Quick Fixes 2020 PRICING
Contact us for a free online demo!
The EU VAT rules are about to change as of 1. January 2020.Is your company prepared?
Several areas are affected, but the VAT number validity-check will have the biggest impact.
You, as a Supplier will have the additional responsibility to check the validity of your EU customer´s VAT number with the help of the European Commission`s VAT Information Exchange System (VIES).
- If the query returns the VALID answer, you can issue your invoice with the usual 0% EU VAT value
- However if the VAT number is INVALID, you must apply your local VAT rate in the invoice, even for intra-EU relations. Should you apply the 0% VAT rate instead, you will be claimed for the payment of the VAT amount by your local financial authorities.
Checking the VAT number manually is time consuming, and storing the VIES replies for later reference is not solved.
SystemFox is offering you an automated solution integrated into your SAP processes.The solution is compatible with SAP ERP and S/4 HANA. The installation and customizing takes only a few days.
The SystemFox VIES SAP plugin offers you an out-of-the-box solution for background processing. Only transport orders need to imported to your system. Based on our manual the initial customizing and background job setup can be accomplished by your SAP admins.
The realtime processing needs further alignment with your SAP SD/FI experts to determine the scope of exits to your individual needs, and the error-handling-process for invalid VAT numbers. Here we are offering best-practice scenarios, with module consulting and programming experts, should that be necessary.
The solution is made up of separated layers.
The collector layer is checking any pre-customized data sources for VAT numbers.
The processor layer decides which VAT numbers are relevant for validation and stores the results.
The communication layer does the communication with the EU VIES server.
The SystemFox VIES Cockpit is serving as a central tool. From here you can have an overview of
- Each customer in your SAP system,
- The last query-date and result of their VAT validity
- A log of all previous queries for the customer, including the individual query ID that you can use as a reference at any dispute with the tax authorities
- The maintenance calendar for each EU member state when their VAT number database is not available
- Direct access to your customizing where you can set up you company-individual actions and notifications
- All exits activated for the VIES process
If the VIES query returns the VALID answer, the result is marked with a green check mark.
If the VIES query returns the INVALID answer, the result is marked with the red X mark.
Several tax authorities are providing the name and address data belonging to a VAT number, allowing us to compare these with the data in SAP.
Even if a VAT number is valid, the VIES company name and address may not match with your SAP database.
A person can compare the two addresses easily, and decide if they are similar.
To automate address comparison, use the SystemFox GEO module.
The Systemfox GEO module uses Geocoding services to compare the location of your SAP database address with the VIES address.
This is ideal for automatic background processing.
Contact us for a free online demo, and for further bundle prices!