With the pending VAT increase due to be implemented on 01 May 2025, we want to make sure that you're well prepared for the change.
This article will guide you through updating the VAT calculation on the existing NightsBridge invoice template, stored on your computer.
Updating & saving your templates
Only update on 01 May 2025
Update your template on 01 May 2025, before issuing any invoices.
This will ensure that the correct VAT calculation is applied from 01 May onward.
📅 On 01 May 2025
1. Open the Invoice Template from the NightsBridge Calendar
On your NightsBridge Calendar,
- Click on 'Templates'
- Select 'Invoice'
The template will open in Microsoft Excel or your computers default word processing application.
Before making any changes, please note:
Our templates are designed to allow your NightsBridge system to know exactly where to place information on a document. Changing the layout of your template may result in errors when generating documents.
For the VAT calculation update outlined here, we will only be updating the formula.
For guidance on other template changes, please visit out chapter on Templates within the NightsBridge Knowledge Base.
2. Edit the VAT calculation
- Click on the cell to the right of the label 'VAT'.
The original (15%) formula will display in the formula bar.
- Click in the formula bar and update the formula by adding '.5' to the existing VAT value within the formula, at the two points indicated.
3. Save the document
- Click on the 'Save' button.
If you're using the file menu, select 'Save' from the menu.
Do not click on 'Save As':
- ✔️ Clicking 'Save' updates the existing template already stored in the correct folder on your computer.
- ❌ Clicking 'Save as' will create a new template and we don't want this.
We recommend updating and saving the new VAT calculation on your proforma and credit note templates as well.
- Simply select the relevant template from the listing of templates
- and follow the same steps outlined above.
Assistance is always available to you should you need to contact us.