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Invoicing the customers through hoteliga, can be simple and fast.
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Invoicing the customers through hoteliga can be fast and simple.
 
   
 
   
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Before starting invoicing (5), the respective parameters (1-4) should be set.  
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Before invoicing (5), the respective parameters (1-4) should be set.  
  
  
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Depending on the country and/or city, different tax rates may apply.  
 
Depending on the country and/or city, different tax rates may apply.  
  
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''Make sure you confirm with your accountant that all rates entered in the system are correct before you start issuing invoices and receipts.''
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<pre style="color: red">Before issuing invoices and receipts, it is suggested that the accountant has provided his confirmation that all the rates entered in the system are correct.</pre>
  
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The steps to set a new tax are:
  
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The steps to open a "new tax" form:
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'''Options'''⇒ '''Settings'''⇒ '''Invoicing'''⇒ '''Taxes'''⇒ '''New tax'''
  
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'''Options'''⇒ '''Settings'''⇒ '''Invoicing'''⇒ '''Taxes'''⇒ ''''New tax'''' .
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The fields should be filled in according to the directions below:
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Fill in the fields according to the directions given below:
 
  
  
 
[[File:inv_new_tax_1.png]]
 
[[File:inv_new_tax_1.png]]
  
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'''1. Title''': Give a title for the tax (this will appear on the invoice/receipt).
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'''1. Title''': The title of the tax, as it will be mentioned on the invoice/receipt.
  
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'''2. Tax type''': Choose the country you are paying your taxes.
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'''2. Tax type''': The country/state that the taxes are paid to.
  
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'''3. Information''': By clicking this link you can see information about the taxes that apply in your country.
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'''3. Information''': This link provides information related to the tax selected in the "tax type". The information is <u>indicative</u>.
  
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'''4. Percentage:''' Fill in the number of the tax percentage.
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'''4. Percentage:''' The number of the tax rate should by filled in. E.g. if the tax rate is 10%, number "10" should be typed in this field.
  
 
== '''Setting the counters''' ==
 
== '''Setting the counters''' ==
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At this section you will find directions about the way you can set and manage your invoice or receipt counters.  
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The invoice and receipt counters can be set and managed as described below.
  
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Create as many counters as you want depending on your own needs.
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Depending on the needs, the system can register as many counters as needed.
  
  
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Open a "new counter" form following the steps below:
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The steps to set a new counter are:
 
   
 
   
 
'''Options'''⇒ '''Settings'''⇒ '''Invoicing'''⇒ '''Counters'''⇒ '''New counter'''
 
'''Options'''⇒ '''Settings'''⇒ '''Invoicing'''⇒ '''Counters'''⇒ '''New counter'''
  
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[[File:inv_counterslist_1.png]]
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The fields should be filled in according to the directions below:
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Fill in the fields of the form according to the directions given below :
 
  
 
[[File:inv_new_counter_1a.png]]
 
[[File:inv_new_counter_1a.png]]
 
[[File:inv_new_counter_2a.png]]
 
[[File:inv_new_counter_2a.png]]
  
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'''1. Title:''' this will appear during invoice preview to help you select easier which counter you want to use.
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'''1. Title:''' This title is for internal use and will appear during invoice preview to make the selection of the counter easier (it will not be displayed on the invoice).
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'''2. Type:''' Defines the type of the counter, e.g. invoice, receipt, credit invoice etc.
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'''3. Initial value:''' A starting number for the invoices should be defined. If another system has already been used for invoicing and the last invoice was e.g. 515, the next value can be registered, e.g. 516. Otherwise,  1 or 1001 or something similar can be registered.
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'''4. Next value:''' This is an informative and read-only field to show what will be the next value of the counter.
  
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'''2. Type:''' This is to help you organize your counters and list only the appropriate counters during invoicing.
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'''5. Format:''' A specific format can be provided to the numbering. Letters or numbers can be placed, before or after the numbering, and the symbols # can be used to define the length and the position of the numbering. For example, if the invoices should have a numbering like A101, A102, etc., "A###" should be placed here. If the required format is like 1001/2016, 1002/2016, etc., "####/2016" should be defined as a format. The final format is available at the invoice preview.  
  
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'''3. Initial value:''' Choose a starting number for your invoices. If you have already been invoicing with another system or on paper and your last invoice was e.g. 515, you can put here the next value, e.g. 516. Otherwise, put 1 or 1001 or something similar.
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'''6. Enabled:''' An enabled counter appears in the list of counters at the invoice preview, while a disabled not.
  
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'''4. Next value:''' This is an informative and read-only field to show you what will be the next value of the counter.
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'''7. Ok:''' Saves the registration.
  
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'''5. Format:''' You can give a specific format to your numbering. Place any characters, before or after the numbering, and use the symbols # to define the length and the position of the numbering. For example, if you want your invoices to have a numbering like A101, A102, etc. place A### here. If you want it to be 1001/2016, 1002/2016, etc. place ####/2016 as a format. Use the invoice preview before invoicing to see how it would look like before invoicing.
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== '''Enabling taxes in price lists''' ==
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Enabling the taxes in price lists is necessary before invoicing.
  
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'''6. Enabled:''' An enabled counter appears in the list of counters, while a disabled not.
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Following the steps '''Options'''⇒ '''Settings'''⇒ '''Pricing policy'''⇒ '''Price lists''' and clicking on the price list name, the following screen is available by clicking on the tab '''"Taxes"'''.  
  
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'''7. ok:''' click to save
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[[File:inv_pricelist_tax_en.png]]
  
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== '''Matching the taxes to the price lists''' ==
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'''Enabled:''' When clicked, tax is enabled.  
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Every price list you use for invoicing, should be matched to the taxes you have set. This is why you have to follow the below steps:
 
  
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'''Included:''' When clicked, tax is included.
  
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'''Options'''⇒ '''Settings'''⇒ '''Pricing policy'''⇒ '''Price lists''' and click on the line of the price list you want to match the taxes.
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== '''Customizing the invoice templates''' ==
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Templates can be used in invoicing. A list of them is available following these steps: '''Options'''⇒ '''Settings'''⇒ '''Templates'''
  
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Go to the tab '''Taxes''' and click on the respective boxes.
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[[File:inv_template_list_en.png]]
  
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In this list, there are several templates for invoices and receipts in many languages. Using the filters ('''"Show filter"''' button), the appropriate template can be found and open for editing by clicking on it.
  
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[[File:Inv_pricelist_tax_1.png]]
 
  
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'''Enabled:''' Select/Click this to enable taxes for this price list.
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[[File:inv_template_1a.png]]
  
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'''Included:''' Select/Click this if taxes are include in prices. Otherwise, leave the box blank.
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'''1. Title:''' It can be renamed if it is required.  
  
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== '''Customizing the invoicing documents''' ==
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'''2. Template Type:''' It is set by default.
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You have to configure the format of the invoicing documents you will issue by using templates. You may create as many of them as you need to.
 
  
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In order to create your templates, you can:
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'''3. Language:''' It is set by default.
  
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a. either edit an existing one, or
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'''4. Subject:''' N/A in invoicing.
  
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b. create a new one.
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'''5. Content:''' The content can be available for editing in a larger view, by clicking on the '''"full screen"''' button '''(6)'''.
  
  
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=== a. Create your template using an existing one===
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[[File:inv_template_2_en.png]]
  
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You may find a list of templates following the below steps:
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'''" 1 & 2 "''': The logo and the billing information (address, VAT or TAX ID number, contact info etc.) of the hotel must be included in these fields.
  
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'''Options'''⇒ '''Settings'''⇒ '''Templates'''
 
  
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Use the filters by clicking on '''"show filter"''' and find the proper template for you.
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<u>'''Note:'''</u>
  
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Click on the respective line and a new window will open.  
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A new template can be created, following the steps: '''Options'''⇒ '''Settings'''⇒ '''Templates'''⇒ '''New template'''. The fields should be filled in as per above.
  
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Any amendments on the template will affect the template itself. If you want to keep the template as it is, you have to create a new one and copy to it the information you need. (b. Create a new template).
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== '''How to invoice''' ==
  
  
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[[File:inv_template_1a.png]]
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==='''Final invoice'''===
  
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'''Title:''' Keep the title or change it according to your needs.  
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If only one invoice should be issued for the whole amount of the reservation to a customer, it can be easily done by clicking the ''''Final invoice'''' button in the reservation form.  
  
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'''Template Type:''' Choose accordingly if it is an invoice, payment receipt, credit invoice etc.
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[[File:inv_res_invoice.png]]
  
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'''Language:''' Choose accordingly.
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Then, the steps below should be followed:
  
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'''Subject:''' It is available depending on the template type.  
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[[File:inv final step en.png]]
  
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'''Content:''' This is the main body of the document that should include all the mandatory information. You may click on "'''full screen'''" button, so that you can see the content in a full screen.
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'''1. Template:''' Defines the invoice/receipt template.
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[[File:Inv_template_2a.png]]
 
  
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===b. Create a new template===
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'''2. Counter:''' Defines the counter.
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You can create a brand new template following the steps: '''Options'''⇒ '''Settings'''⇒ '''Templates'''⇒ '''New template'''.
 
  
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You can fill in the new form  exactly like in the previous step (a. Create your template using an existing one).
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'''3. Issue:''' Issues the invoice.
  
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== '''How to invoice''' ==
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Issued invoices can be seen on screen, printed on printer and exported in pdf or excel.
  
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==='''Reservations invoicing'''===
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Customers, booking agencies and companies can be invoiced, using the ''''Reservations invoicing'''' tool.
  
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==='''Fast invoicing'''===
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It is also used in cases that more than one invoice should be issued, e.g. in case that the total amount has to split per customer in separate invoices.
  
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If you want to issue invoices for the whole amount of the reservation to a customer, open the reservation and click on the 'Invoice/Receipt' button.
 
  
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Then you should follow the steps as shown in the below picture:
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The tool is available at: '''Options⇒ Tools ⇒ Invoicing⇒ Reservations invoicing'''
  
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[[File:invoice_receipt.png]]
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[[File:inv_res_invoicing_form_en.png]]
  
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[[File:invoice_receip_expl.png]]
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'''1. Type:''' Filters the reservations according to the arrival or departure date.
  
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==='''Reservations invoicing'''===
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'''2. From:''' Defines the first day of the selected time period.
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Using the 'Reservations invoicing' you can invoice your customers, booking agencies and companies.
 
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You have also the possibility to split the amounts and issue more than one invoice or receipt per reservation or customer.
 
  
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Open the respective form by following the steps below:
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'''3. To:''' Defines the last day of the selected timer period.
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'''Options⇒ Tools ⇒ Invoicing⇒ Reservations invoicing.''' Fill in the information you want according to the directions in the following pictures.  
 
  
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'''4. Agency:''' Defines the agency, if it is required.
  
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'''5. Filter:''' Shows the results.
  
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[[File:reserv_inv.png]]
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'''6. Reset:''' Clears the filters.
  
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[[File:reserv_inv_expl.png]]
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'''7. Invoicing:''' Click to go to the next step.
  
  
 
[[File:inv_res_step_1a.png]]
 
[[File:inv_res_step_1a.png]]
  
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'''1. language''': select the language of the invoice.
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'''1. Invoice language: ''' Defines the language.
  
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'''2. who will be invoiced:''' select if you are going to invoice the existing customer, the agency or a new one.
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'''2. Select who will be invoiced:''' Selection according to the case.
  
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'''3. credit invoice:'''click on it if you are about to issue credit invoice.
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'''5. Next step:''' Click to go to the next step.
  
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'''4. notes:''' fill in any notes should be mentioned on the invoice.
 
  
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'''5. next step:''' click to proceed with the next step
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The charges can be defined at the next step.
  
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[[File:Inv res step 2 en.png]]
  
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At the next step, you have to set the charges you are going to add in your invoice.  
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'''1. Quantity:''' It can be changed, selecting a number from the drop-down list.
  
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[[File:inv res step 2a.png]]
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'''2. Description:''' As it will be displayed on the invoice.
  
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'''1. 1st line:''' in the first line you can see the charges of the accommodation. You can choose the number of nights you are going to charge in this invoice.  
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'''3. Unit price:''' As it is set in the reservation.  
  
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'''2. 2nd line:''' in this line you can see an extra charge that has been set for this customer. You can choose the number of the refreshments you are going to charge in this invoice.  
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'''4. Total:''' This is related to the selected quantity.
  
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Please note that this window could include as many lines as needed according to the reservation and the charges you have included in the reservation form. Also note, that if you have already issued invoice for part of the charges, these will not affect the total number of the quantity .e.g. if a customer has made a reservation for 6 nights and you have already invoiced the 3 of them, then the quantity you will see it will still be 6.
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'''5. Next step:''' Click to go to the next step.
  
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'''3. next step:''' click on it to proceed with the next form (the final one).
 
  
 
[[File:Inv res step 3a.png]]
 
[[File:Inv res step 3a.png]]
  
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'''1. Template:''' choose the proper template among the existing ones. If you have not created your template, or none of them is proper for you, then you have to go back and create the one you need.
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'''1. Template:''' The appropriate template should be selected from the drop-down list.  
  
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'''2. Counter:''' choose the proper counter. If you have not created a counter, then you have to go back and create the one you need.
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'''2. Counter:''' The appropriate counter should be selected from drop-down list.
  
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'''3. Issue: ''' check the preview of the invoice and then click on it to issue your final invoice. If there is a mistake, you can still go back and make any changes you want.
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'''3. Issue: ''' Click to invoice.  
  
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Choose the printout of the invoice: screen, printer, pdf or excel.
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Issued invoices can be seen on screen, printed on printer and exported in pdf or excel.
  
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The invoice is ready!
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Your invoice is ready!
 
  
 
== Reports ==
 
== Reports ==
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There are several reports related to the issued invoices, in the respective part of the reports section: '''Options⇒ Reports⇒ Invoicing'''
  
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You can check the invoices you have issued, by accessing the reporting section.
 
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Go to '''Options⇒ Reports⇒ Invoicing'''.
 
 
The available reports are the following:   
 
The available reports are the following:   
  
  
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'''20 Invoices/receipts for period by counter:''' Define the time period you are interested in and you can see a report including the invoices per day and counter.
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'''20 Invoices/receipts for period by counter:''' Depending on the selected period, the report includes the invoices/receipts by counter.
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'''21 Invoices/receipts for period by counter (tax breakdown):''' Define the time period you are interested in and you can see a report including the invoices per day and the respective tax breakdown.
 
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'''19 Reservation invoice/receipt:''' This report allows you to find and reprint an invoice considering the counter and the number.
 
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'''40 Uninvoiced reservations by booking agency and arrival date for period:''' Define the time period you are interested in and you can see a report including the reservations by booking agency and arrival date.
 
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'''41 Uninvoiced reservations by booking agency and departure date for period:''' Define the time period you are interested in and you can see a report including the reservations by booking agency and departure date.
 
  
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'''21 Invoices/receipts for period by counter (tax breakdown):''' Depending on the selected period, the report includes not only the invoices/receipts by counter, but also the tax breakdown.
  
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'''19 Reservation invoice/receipt:''' If an invoice must be reprinted, it can be done by using this report. The invoice can be found by selecting the counter and typing the number of the invoice.
  
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'''40 Uninvoiced reservations by booking agency and arrival date for period:''' Depending on the selected arrival dates, a list of uninvoiced reservations is provided.
  
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'''41 Uninvoiced reservations by booking agency and departure date for period:''' Depending on the selected departure dates, a list of uninvoiced reservations is provided.
  
 
== Billing info agency ==
 
== Billing info agency ==
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If you want to invoice a booking agency, you have to add the billing information of each agency.
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The billing information of an agency can be added by creating a new customer.  
  
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Follow these steps to create a new customer with the invoicing details of the booking agency.
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It can be done following the steps:
  
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'''Options⇒ Customers⇒ New customer'''
  
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'''Options⇒ customers⇒ New customer'''
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[[File:cus_new_ba_1_en.png]]
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[[File:cus_new_ba.png]]
 
  
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'''1. First name: ''' The name of the agency/company to be invoiced.
  
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'''1. Basic data:''' fill in the basic data of the booking agency.
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All the other fields should not be filled in.
  
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'''2. Billing info:''' fill in the billing info as they will be mentioned on the invoices.
 
  
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and '''save''' your entry.
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[[File:cus_new_ba_2_en.png]]
  
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'''1. - 7. :''' The billing info of the booking agency/company.
  
  
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After the customer is created, it must be connected to the booking agency.
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[[File:inv_ba_billinginfo.png]]
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It can be done by following the steps: '''Options⇒ Settings⇒ Booking agencies'''
  
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[[File:inv_ba_billing_info_en.png]]
  
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'''1. Customer:''' Type in the first letters of the name of the agency and select the one you want from the list that appears.
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'''1. Customer:''' The name of the agency can be found in this list by typing the first letters of its name.
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'''2. Cooperation type:''' hoose ‘Commission based’ or ‘the agency pays for the reservation’, according to your preferences.
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'''2. Cooperation type:''' In this case, ‘the agency pays for the reservation’ is the correct selection.
  
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and '''save''' the changes.
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and the entry is saved by clicking on '''save'''.

Latest revision as of 15:14, 28 January 2020

Invoicing the customers through hoteliga can be fast and simple.

Before invoicing (5), the respective parameters (1-4) should be set.


Setting the tax rates

First of all, the tax rates should be inserted in the system.

Depending on the country and/or city, different tax rates may apply. 

Before issuing invoices and receipts, it is suggested that the accountant has provided his confirmation that all the rates entered in the system are correct.

The steps to set a new tax are:

Options⇒ Settings⇒ Invoicing⇒ Taxes⇒ New tax

The fields should be filled in according to the directions below:


Inv new tax 1.png

1. Title: The title of the tax, as it will be mentioned on the invoice/receipt.

2. Tax type: The country/state that the taxes are paid to.

3. Information: This link provides information related to the tax selected in the "tax type". The information is indicative.

4. Percentage: The number of the tax rate should by filled in. E.g. if the tax rate is 10%, number "10" should be typed in this field.

Setting the counters

The invoice and receipt counters can be set and managed as described below.

Depending on the needs, the system can register as many counters as needed.


The steps to set a new counter are:

Options⇒ Settings⇒ Invoicing⇒ Counters⇒ New counter

The fields should be filled in according to the directions below:

Inv new counter 1a.png Inv new counter 2a.png

1. Title: This title is for internal use and will appear during invoice preview to make the selection of the counter easier (it will not be displayed on the invoice).

2. Type: Defines the type of the counter, e.g. invoice, receipt, credit invoice etc.

3. Initial value: A starting number for the invoices should be defined. If another system has already been used for invoicing and the last invoice was e.g. 515, the next value can be registered, e.g. 516. Otherwise, 1 or 1001 or something similar can be registered.

4. Next value: This is an informative and read-only field to show what will be the next value of the counter.

5. Format: A specific format can be provided to the numbering. Letters or numbers can be placed, before or after the numbering, and the symbols # can be used to define the length and the position of the numbering. For example, if the invoices should have a numbering like A101, A102, etc., "A###" should be placed here. If the required format is like 1001/2016, 1002/2016, etc., "####/2016" should be defined as a format. The final format is available at the invoice preview.

6. Enabled: An enabled counter appears in the list of counters at the invoice preview, while a disabled not.

7. Ok: Saves the registration.

Enabling taxes in price lists

Enabling the taxes in price lists is necessary before invoicing.

Following the steps Options⇒ Settings⇒ Pricing policy⇒ Price lists and clicking on the price list name, the following screen is available by clicking on the tab "Taxes".

Inv pricelist tax en.png

Enabled: When clicked, tax is enabled.

Included: When clicked, tax is included.

Customizing the invoice templates

Templates can be used in invoicing. A list of them is available following these steps: Options⇒ Settings⇒ Templates

Inv template list en.png

In this list, there are several templates for invoices and receipts in many languages. Using the filters ("Show filter" button), the appropriate template can be found and open for editing by clicking on it.


Inv template 1a.png

1. Title: It can be renamed if it is required.

2. Template Type: It is set by default.

3. Language: It is set by default.

4. Subject: N/A in invoicing.

5. Content: The content can be available for editing in a larger view, by clicking on the "full screen" button (6).


Inv template 2 en.png

" 1 & 2 ": The logo and the billing information (address, VAT or TAX ID number, contact info etc.) of the hotel must be included in these fields.


Note:

A new template can be created, following the steps: Options⇒ Settings⇒ Templates⇒ New template. The fields should be filled in as per above.

How to invoice

Final invoice

If only one invoice should be issued for the whole amount of the reservation to a customer, it can be easily done by clicking the 'Final invoice' button in the reservation form.

Inv res invoice.png

Then, the steps below should be followed:

Inv final step en old.png

1. Template: Defines the invoice/receipt template.

2. Counter: Defines the counter.

3. Issue: Issues the invoice.

Issued invoices can be seen on screen, printed on printer and exported in pdf or excel.

Reservations invoicing

Customers, booking agencies and companies can be invoiced, using the 'Reservations invoicing' tool.

It is also used in cases that more than one invoice should be issued, e.g. in case that the total amount has to split per customer in separate invoices.


The tool is available at: Options⇒ Tools ⇒ Invoicing⇒ Reservations invoicing

Inv res invoicing form en old.png

1. Type: Filters the reservations according to the arrival or departure date.

2. From: Defines the first day of the selected time period.

3. To: Defines the last day of the selected timer period.

4. Agency: Defines the agency, if it is required.

5. Filter: Shows the results.

6. Reset: Clears the filters.

7. Invoicing: Click to go to the next step.


Inv res step 1a.png

1. Invoice language: Defines the language.

2. Select who will be invoiced: Selection according to the case.

5. Next step: Click to go to the next step.


The charges can be defined at the next step.

Inv res step 2 en.png

1. Quantity: It can be changed, selecting a number from the drop-down list.

2. Description: As it will be displayed on the invoice.

3. Unit price: As it is set in the reservation.

4. Total: This is related to the selected quantity.

5. Next step: Click to go to the next step.


Inv res step 3a.png

1. Template: The appropriate template should be selected from the drop-down list.

2. Counter: The appropriate counter should be selected from drop-down list.

3. Issue: Click to invoice.

Issued invoices can be seen on screen, printed on printer and exported in pdf or excel.

The invoice is ready!

Reports

There are several reports related to the issued invoices, in the respective part of the reports section: Options⇒ Reports⇒ Invoicing

The available reports are the following:


20 Invoices/receipts for period by counter: Depending on the selected period, the report includes the invoices/receipts by counter.

21 Invoices/receipts for period by counter (tax breakdown): Depending on the selected period, the report includes not only the invoices/receipts by counter, but also the tax breakdown.

19 Reservation invoice/receipt: If an invoice must be reprinted, it can be done by using this report. The invoice can be found by selecting the counter and typing the number of the invoice.

40 Uninvoiced reservations by booking agency and arrival date for period: Depending on the selected arrival dates, a list of uninvoiced reservations is provided.

41 Uninvoiced reservations by booking agency and departure date for period: Depending on the selected departure dates, a list of uninvoiced reservations is provided.

Billing info agency

The billing information of an agency can be added by creating a new customer.

It can be done following the steps:

Options⇒ Customers⇒ New customer

Cus new ba 1 en.png

1. First name: The name of the agency/company to be invoiced.

All the other fields should not be filled in.


Cus new ba 2 en.png

1. - 7. : The billing info of the booking agency/company.


After the customer is created, it must be connected to the booking agency. It can be done by following the steps: Options⇒ Settings⇒ Booking agencies

Inv ba billing info en.png

1. Customer: The name of the agency can be found in this list by typing the first letters of its name.

2. Cooperation type: In this case, ‘the agency pays for the reservation’ is the correct selection.

and the entry is saved by clicking on save.

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