/visma-net-erp/help/general-ledger/manage-transactions/general-ledger-batches/post-transactions-with-vat-directly-in-general-ledger section Normally, you can only post VAT from the Customer ledger and the Supplier ledger. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # Post transactions with VAT directly in general ledger Normally, you can only post VAT from the Customer ledger and the Supplier ledger. In some cases, posting VAT directly in the General ledger may be necessary. To do this, activate this functionality first and after that you can create a journal transaction with VAT. ## Activating VAT entry from the General ledger 1. Go to the [Enable/disable functionalities (CS100000)](/visma-net-erp/help/common-settings/enable-or-disable-functionalites/enable-disable-functionalities-cs100000/) window. 1. Select **VAT entry from general ledger**. 1. Click . 1. Click **Enable**. ## Posting a journal transaction with VAT 1. Go to the [Journal transactions (GL301000)](/visma-net-erp/help/general-ledger/general-ledger-windows/journal-transactions-gl301000/) window. 1. Select **Create VAT transactions**. 1. Click  to add row. 1. Enter your transaction. Make sure to enter the **VAT code** on the income/expense line and **VAT ID** on the VAT line 1. Click . 1. Click **Release** to process the transaction through to the tax reports.