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Voucher regulations in the EU

Understand how multi-purpose vouchers are managed to comply with EU accounting and VAT regulations

Updated over a week ago

Funbutler treats all vouchers as multi-purpose to ensure revenue and VAT are recorded correctly:

  • Selling a voucher:

    • When a voucher is purchased, it is recorded as a liability, not revenue.

    • VAT is not reported at this point.

  • Booking a package with a voucher:

    • Even if the package is paid in advance with the voucher, the liability remains.

    • Revenue is not recorded until the service is delivered.

  • Check-in and redeeming the voucher:

    • The liability decreases as the voucher is used.

    • Revenue is recorded for the actual services provided.

    • VAT is reported at the time the services or products are delivered.

Why it matters:

  • Ensures all transactions comply with EU accounting and VAT regulations.

  • Allows advance payments without prematurely recording revenue.

  • Lets you focus on delivering services while accounting is handled automatically.

Note:

  • Businesses are responsible for consulting with their accountant to ensure compliance with local regulations.

  • Since packages may include multiple products with different VAT rates, all vouchers must be managed as multi-purpose.

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