How can I download a VAT or GST invoice in Skype?
There are only a few countries that are able to provide VAT and GST invoices:
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Hungary
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Malta
- Mexico
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Turkey
It is not possible to download the VAT or GST invoice for a country that isn’t listed, but the monthly statement does have a detailed breakdown of all the Skype transactions and activities for these countries.
On the 5th of the following month, you will have the opportunity to download the VAT or GST invoices for the previous month. Invoices for Skype Credit reflect actual credit utilized rather than the amount purchased on the invoice, so please keep that in mind.
If you would like to download your invoice for VAT or GST, please follow these steps:
- Access your account by logging in.
- Under Billing & Payments, you will find a link called Purchase History.
- You can choose the billing month you wish to use.
- Select Monthly VAT Invoice from the Download drop-down menu that appears.
As an example, here is an invoice explaining each column in detail, with an example of what the invoice looks like:
- Customer Details: Please provide the following information about yourself:
- Invoice Number: Identifies an invoice in a unique way
- Invoice Date: Usually at the end of the month on the last day of the month
- Date: The date on which the transaction took place
- Description: Information about the calls or purchases that you made
- Used: duration of the call or number of SMS sent during the call
- Type: It tells you whether the item in question is a purchase, a phone call, or a text message
- Rate: the cost per unit of each item (per minute for voice calls, or per message for text messages)
- Net Amount: The total amount paid for the item when it was purchased
- Tax Amount: The amount paid by the purchaser for the item in terms of VAT or GST
- Amount: This is the total amount for the item that has been paid, including VAT or GST
- Total Tax Amount: This is the amount that has been paid by an individual or business for the month in VAT or GST
- Tax Rate: This is the rate at which the VAT or GST will be calculated according to the applicable tax law
- Gross Total Amount: Including VAT and GST paid, the total amount is the gross total amount
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a VAT invoice from Skype?
A monthly VAT/GST invoice can be downloaded by following the steps below:
- Ensure that you are logged in as an administrator to Skype Manager.
- You can access your Skype Manager Dashboard by clicking Reports.
- You can view invoices by clicking on Invoices.
- Click the Download button next to the month in which you wish to receive a VAT/GST invoice for the allocation, and you will be able to download it in PDF format for your records.
How do I add GST to Skype?
The tax rate used in calculating VAT or GST is known as the tax rate.
You can download your VAT or GST invoice by clicking on the following link:
Please sign in to your account if you have not already done so.
Under Billing & Payments, you will find a link called Purchase History.
Select the desired billing month from the drop-down menu.
Choose Monthly VAT Invoice from the drop-down menu located on the right side of the screen.
How can I see my Skype billing history?
Ensure that you are logged into your account. Under the Billing & payments section, scroll down and select Purchase history from the Account details section.
Why is my Skype Credit not showing up?
Make sure that there is a positive balance on your Skype Credit account. The Skype balance may need to be refreshed by signing out of the program. Sign out of your account by selecting your profile picture, and then sign back in by clicking Sign In again. It is important to note that you will not actually be signed out of Skype by closing the Skype application and restarting it.
How do I manage my Skype subscription?
Then, click the Manage option next to the subscription you wish to change from the Skype account profile page. In this area, you are able to access your subscriptions and purchase history, as well as change your payment method.
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