VAT Returns

Last updated: Updated June 2026

Auto-populated VAT return from your fiscalised invoices and purchase bills. Quarterly return ready for filing on the MRA portal.

How it works

Output VAT is calculated from your fiscalised invoices and POS sales. Input VAT is calculated from your purchase bills. The quarterly VAT return is auto-generated with all the fields the MRA requires.

VAT rates

The 15% standard rate is built in. Codeblix also handles the 0% rate for exports and exempt supplies, and any custom rates if applicable. Tax codes are TC01 (taxable), TC02 (zero-rated), TC03 (exempt), TC04 (import), TC05 (capital goods), TC06 (other).

Input VAT credit

Codeblix automatically calculates your input VAT credit (the VAT you paid on purchases minus the VAT you collected on sales). The credit is shown on the VAT return.

MRA portal

Codeblix generates the VAT return ready to file on the MRA portal. You can either upload the report or manually enter the figures. Both work.

Internal links

See Accounting module, Mauritius VAT guide, and MRA e-invoicing guide.

Why this feature matters in daily operations

VAT Returns is most useful when it removes a repeated manual step from the business. For a Mauritius company using MRA-compliant billing, every operational shortcut must still preserve tax accuracy, invoice traceability, customer records, and audit history. Codeblix keeps the feature connected to the same customer, item, user, and reporting data used elsewhere in the platform.

This means staff can work faster without creating a second source of truth. Managers get cleaner reporting, accountants get better supporting records, and owners can review what happened without searching through spreadsheets, WhatsApp messages, or separate desktop files.

Setup and usage guidance

During setup, define who can use this feature, what approval rules apply, and what information must be captured before a record is saved. For best results, test the workflow with real examples from the business: common products, typical customers, normal discounts, and the edge cases that usually cause mistakes.

How Codeblix keeps it audit-ready

Every action should support a clear audit trail. Codeblix is designed so operational features support compliance instead of bypassing it: records are structured, permissions are controlled, and reports can be reviewed when the business needs to explain a transaction or reconcile activity.

Buying and rollout advice

Before choosing software for VAT Returns, ask for a workflow demonstration using your own type of transaction, not only sample data. The test should include the normal case, a correction, a credit note or refund where relevant, a report export, and the user permissions your team will actually use. This quickly shows whether the system is ready for daily work or only looks good in a short demo.

Also check support and onboarding. For Mauritius businesses, local context matters: VAT treatment, MRA fiscalisation, offline behaviour, document wording, accountant expectations, and staff training can all affect the success of the rollout. A good implementation should make these details clear before go-live.

Why Codeblix is a strong fit

Codeblix is built around the Mauritius compliance environment and the practical needs of small and medium businesses. The platform is designed to keep invoicing, POS, inventory, accounting, reports, and customer records connected, so owners can reduce manual reconciliation and operate with cleaner data.

The best result is a system your staff can use every day without workarounds. That means clear screens, reliable records, exportable reports, controlled access, and a support team that understands the local EBS requirements.