Revenue journal

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What is the revenue journal?

The revenue journal is a mandatory legal register for Belgian self-employed individuals under the VAT exemption scheme or simplified accounting. It records each sale with its date, description, amount excl. VAT, VAT rate and payment method. Ledgerly lets you keep it up to date easily and export it as a compliant PDF.

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How do I add an entry to the journal?

Go to the Revenue journal menu > New entry. Enter the sale date, a description, the amount excl. VAT, the VAT rate (exempt, 0%, 6%, 12% or 21%) and the payment method (cash, bank transfer, card or cheque). The VAT amount and the total incl. VAT are calculated automatically.

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How do I export the journal as a PDF?

From the journal page, two PDF exports are available. The monthly export generates the register for the displayed month, with a VAT summary by rate at the bottom of the page. The annual export groups all entries for the year with annual totals. These PDFs are in the Belgian legal format, ready to be sent to your accountant or kept for a tax audit.

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Can my accountant view the journal?

Yes. If you have granted accountant access (via Settings > Accountant access), your accountant can view the revenue journal in read-only mode. They can browse all entries and download PDF exports, without being able to modify or delete any data.

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