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Hi,
I am using a trial version of Sage line 50 version 10.0
I have installed the programme and set up our company information. I thought I had selected the correct option for a non-VAT registered company, but when I went to create a new customer it asked for a VAT rate to be selected.
Is this normal?
If anyone could help get me started it would be much appreciated.
Many thanks in advance
Nicky

Added a bit later on...
PS I have reinstalled the software and re-created our company using the auto setup wizard and there wasn't an option for non-VAT reg companies. So I just left it blank and carried on. It is still asking for VAT info on my customers and suppliers etc. I have set it to zero but I dont want to get to far into it in case I have done it wrong.
Cheers

Sage does not have a non registered VAT company option. If you are not registered for VAT you need to use the T9 Vat code for everything. You can set this as the default for Customers and Suppliers in Settings.

If you do register for VAT you then change the default codes and add vat to the transactions.

DO NOT use any othe T codes as these will need to be reconcilled and put on VAT returns, which you will never do and this will lead to issues later on... only use T9




Try the current version 2007 using the link below.
http://sage.support.makingithappen.co.u ... wnload.htm

Thank you for your help and suggestions.
I'm looking forward to getting on with it now, cheers
How long does the trial last for though?
Nicky

Version 10 is no longer available so no point trying it.

I suggest you try the current version 2007, this lasts 14 days, the link below is for the download

http://sage.support.makingithappen.co.u ... wnload.htm

Bruce

I've got version 10 on a 6 month trial at present. It's going to be a few months before the company can afford the software. Do you know if the work I do now on version 10 will be accessible when we upgrade to Sage version 2007?

A six month trial, from Sage?

I would like to know more, they have to offer us the same deals as they offer others, I would love to know how this works.

Data is always upwardly compatible, although very early versions have to be additionally process by you local reseller or Sage tech to get them upgraded. V10 to 2007 is fine.

Hi, It's not direct from Sage. I got it as part of an online training course with Learn direct.
The course is called 'Introduction to Bookkeeping with Sage Line 50' the trial version of Sage v10 is so that you can complete the coursework and submit it back to the tutors.
It cost about 70 quid for the course, so I guess technically the Sage trial isn't totally free.
Hope this helps!
Nicky

Probably worth checking that it is not "crippled" like the demo company and the archives are by something like the removal of backup and restore options, without that you might have difficulty converting to V2007.

The backup and restore functions definately work, do you know of anything else I should check before going to far into it?

As long as you can backup, then upgrading will not be a big issue from the data point of view, however, the product has changed quite a lot since V10.