# Managing Taxes for Other Countries

The new *Taxation Module* feature has been added and is now available.

## Creating Tax Rules

To create a new tax rule:

1. Go to **Company**


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Figure 1: Clicking Company
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1. Click **Settings**


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Figure 2: Clickin Settings
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1. Open **Taxation**


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Figure 3: Opening Taxation
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1. Click **Create Tax Rule**


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Figure 4: Clicking Create Tax Rule
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1. Fill in the following:
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Figure 5: Tax Rule Form

  * **Rule Name**: A clear, descriptive rule name to easily identify the tax rule
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The tax percentage to the rule name (e.g., “Standard VAT - 5%”) for easier identification.
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  * **Description (Optional):** Add any internal notes or references for context
  * In the Tax Configuration section, Click on **Add**
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Figure 6: Clicking Add

  * **Tax Name:** Enter your country’s standard tax name or label. This will appear on invoices, labels, and other related documents and screens.
  * **Tax Percentage:** Specify the applicable tax rate for the rule.
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Figure 7: Configuring Tax

2. Click **Add** to include this tax configuration in your rule, then click **Save Rule** to finalize and save your tax rule.


## Defining Upcoming Tax Rate

Tax rates can change over time. Fynd Commerce helps you stay prepared by allowing you to set upcoming tax rules in advance.

To schedule a tax change to a tax rule:

1. Open the existing tax rule


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Figure 8: Opening existing tax rule
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1. In the **Tax Configuration** section, click on **Add** to schedule a future change


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Figure 9: Clicking Add
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1. Enter the **Effective Date**, the date from which the updated tax configuration should apply


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Figure 10: Effective Date Field
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1. Enter the new **Tax Percentage**
2. (Optional) Add a **slab structure** if the updated tax rate is price-based (e.g., 5% for items up to ₹1000 and 12% for items above ₹1000).


The system will automatically apply the new tax configuration, including any slabs, from the specified effective date to ensure a smooth transition.

1. Once done, click **Add** and **Save** to apply changes


## Applying Tax Rules to Products

1. Go to **Products**
2. Select a product to edit
3. In the **Product Tax Section**, select the **Tax Rule** from the dropdown
4. Click **Save** to apply changes


### Applying Tax on Delivery Charges

Tax on delivery charges is optional and only required **if delivery charges are configured**.

**Steps:**

1. Go to **Application → Configuration → Cart → Delivery Charges**


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Figure 11: Cart
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1. Go to Delivery Charges
2. Select the appropriate **Tax Rule** from the dropdown


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Figure 12: Tax Rule Dropdown
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:::info
SAC Code (as shown in the image) is applicable only for businesses based in India. Companies outside India will not see the SAC Code dropdown.
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Tax is applied **only if delivery charges are enabled** and a tax rule is selected.

### Applying Tax on COD Charges

Tax on COD is also optional and applies **only if COD charges are configured**.

**Steps:**

1. Go to **Application → Configuration → Payments → Payment Configuration → Offline Payments**


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Figure 13: Offline Payments
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1. Go to **Cash on Delivery** (COD) and enable it (if not already)


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Figure 14: Opening COD
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1. Select the appropriate **Tax Rule** from the dropdown


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Figure 15: Tax Rule Dropdown
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Tax will be applied **only if COD is enabled** and a tax rule is selected.