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title: "Importing and exporting Expenses VAT record data"
slug: "importing-and-exporting-vat-record-data"
updated: 2026-04-28T08:13:44Z
published: 2026-04-28T13:36:24Z
canonical: "help.cintra.co.uk/importing-and-exporting-vat-record-data"
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# Importing and exporting Expenses VAT record data

You can export your VAT records as a CSV file for reporting purposes, or to use as a template for importing new records in bulk.

### Exporting VAT records

1. Go to **Setup > VAT**.
2. Select **Export** from the **Actions** menu.
3. Choose one of the following options:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/image(466).png)
  - To export your existing VAT data, select **Include data**.
  - To download a blank template for importing new records, deselect **Include data**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/image(468).png)

1. Click **Download**. The file is saved to your device.

### Importing VAT records

Before importing, export a blank template (see above) and fill in your VAT record data.

1. Go to **Setup > VAT**.
2. Select **Import** from the **Actions** menu. The **VAT Import** page appears.
3. Click **Find File** and select your completed CSV file.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/image(470).png)

1. Click. **Import**.