A Self-Billing Invoice is a case where the invoice is not issued by the seller/supplier, but by the buyer on behalf of the supplier.

To create it in EMDI, go to the grey icon ⚙️ Settings → Purchases/Sales → Documents.

Unlock the settings using the 🔒 icon, click Add (+), enter SELF-BILLING as the document title, and set the movement type to Purchase/Import.

Click Save 💾.

Additionally, you need to create a Self-Billing VAT entry.

Go to the grey icon ⚙️ Settings → Warehouse/Services → VAT.

Unlock using the 🔒 icon, click Add (+), enter the title Self-Billing VAT, and set the VAT percentage to 24%.

Then go to Tax Connections → Variable Mapping and configure the following settings:

SELF-BILLING Document Mapping:

  • Authentication/Marking:
    • EMPTY if documents are transmitted directly to myDATA
    • Provider if using SBZ Certified e-Invoicing Provider
  • Summary Reports: Revenue
  • myDATA Category: category2_1 (Purchase of Goods)
  • myDATA Document Type: 1.1 (Sales Invoice)
  • myDATA Type: E3_102_001 (Purchase of Goods for the period – net amount / Wholesale)
  • Other Settings:
    • ✔️ Delivery Note
    • ✔️ Self-Billing

Self-Billing VAT Mapping:

  • myDATA Expense Type:
    • Expense Classification Code: VAT*361
  • myDATA VAT Category: 1 = VAT Rate 24%

Finally, click Save 💾.