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Configure VAT Settings

Learn how to set up and manage Value Added Tax (VAT) to ensure accurate pricing and tax compliance for all your event items.

Updated over 2 months ago

The Value Added Tax (VAT) Settings page in Launchpad by Swapcard lets you apply taxes to any item that includes a price, such as Purchasable Items, Golf Shoes, Golf Clubs, Packages, and Ticket Types. These settings help ensure correct pricing and compliance with tax requirements.


How do I access VAT settings?

To begin managing your taxes, you first need to navigate to the correct section within your organizer dashboard.

  • Log in to the Launchpad dashboard.

  • Click on Event Setup in the side navigation menu.

  • Select General.

  • Click on VAT Settings.

From the Manage VAT Settings page, you can define up to three VAT configurations.

To add a VAT setting:

  1. Select the VAT 1, VAT 2, or VAT 3 checkbox to enable a VAT tier.

  2. Fill in the following fields:

    • Label: Name of the tax (e.g., Federal, State)

    • Percentage: Use up to two decimal places (e.g., 0.023)

    • Compound Tax: Check this if the VAT should be added on top of the previous VAT

VAT is calculated after all discounts are applied.


How do I edit existing VAT settings?

To modify an existing VAT tier:

  • Update the Label or Percentage fields directly

  • Adjust the Compound Tax option if needed

Changes will apply automatically to future transactions. See the "Add VAT Settings" section for more on field usage.


How do I disable a VAT setting?

To disable a VAT level:

  1. Uncheck the VAT 1, VAT 2, or VAT 3 checkbox

  2. The related fields will become inactive

Disabling a VAT setting does not update registrants' financial summaries automatically.
To refresh data:

  • Open the registrant’s profile

  • Click Save to apply the updated settings


VAT Settings in Launchpad by Swapcard allow you to manage tax rules with precision across all purchasable items. By configuring, editing, or disabling VAT tiers, you ensure accurate pricing and compliance for every transaction. Regularly review your tax setup to reflect any changes in tax regulations or organizational needs.

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