Create an EC Sales List

This article explains how to create an EC Sales List (ESL).

An EC Sales List is a report that has to be sent to HMRC by VAT-registered businesses who sell goods and services to other businesses outside the UK.

Please note:

1. Enable non-standard UK VAT rates

Select 'Settings' from the drop-down menu in the top-right corner and then select 'VAT Registration'.

VAT Registration highlighted on settings page

Next, select 'Yes' to 'Do you need to use VAT rates other than standard UK ones?'. 

Option to enable non-uk VAT rates set to yes and highlighted

Select 'Save changes' at the bottom of the screen to complete the process.

2. Create an EC Sales List report

Navigate to the ‘Accounting’ tab at the top of the screen and select ‘Reports’ from the drop-down menu.

Reports option highlighted in drop-down menu under Accounting tab.

Select 'EC Sales List' from the 'Breakdown' section.

EC Sales List highlighted in Reports page

Select your desired date range and select 'Export CSV' to download your EC Sales List.

Export CSV button highlighted in top-right

Next steps

Find out how to send this report to HMRC on their website.

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