EU Extension – User Documentation
1. Overview
The EU Extension adds essential EU features to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central:
- ✅ Intrastat Automation: Automatic preselection and defaulting of Intrastat data
- ✅ Multiple VAT IDs: Manage and auto-select per customer country
- ✅ EU Transfer Orders: Automatic G/L posting for cross-border transfers
Navigation: Search (🔍) → „EU Extension Setup“
2. Getting Started
- Check installation: Search for „EU Extension Setup“ – page opens
- Assisted setup: „Assisted Setup“ → „EU Extension Setup“ → Follow the wizard
- Test features:
- Check „VAT-IDs“
- Create test order with EU customer
- Open „Intrastat Preselection“
3. Setup
Assisted Setup
- Navigation: Search (🔍) → „Assisted Setup“ → „EU Extension Setup“
- Step-by-step wizard for all core features
- Fields:FieldRecommended SettingExplanationIntrastat Preselection active☑️ YesAutomatic preselectionOwn VAT-ID active☑️ YesManage multiple VAT IDs
Manual Setup
- Navigation: Search (🔍) → „EU Extension Setup“
- Tabs: General, Sales, Purchase, Transfer
- All fields exactly as named in AL code
4. Intrastat Management
- Automatic preselection: After posting, relevant transactions appear in „Intrastat Preselection“
- Fill worksheet: „Intrastat Worksheet“ → „Get Entries“ → Check data → Export
- Columns: Posting Date, Entry Type, Item No., Quantity, Source No., Document No., Intrastat from/to Country, Own/Partner VAT ID, Country of Origin
5. VAT Identification Numbers
- Own VAT IDs: „VAT-IDs“ → New line → Enter Country/VAT ID/Comment
- Automatic selection: In sales order, system selects correct VAT ID based on customer country
- Partner VAT IDs: Manage via customer/vendor card or „VAT-IDs“
6. EU Transfer Orders
- Process: Create transfer order → Check Intrastat/EU fields → Post shipment/receipt
- G/L posting: Automatic if enabled and posting groups/countries are configured
- Check: „Posted Transfer Shipments“ and „Posted Transfer Receipts“
7. Daily Workflows
- Sales: Create order → Check VAT ID → Post
- Purchase: Create order → Check VAT ID → Post
- Warehouse: Perform transfer → Post shipment/receipt
- Intrastat: Monthly check „Intrastat Preselection“ and „Worksheet“/submit
8. FAQ
- Why is my transaction missing in preselection?
- Check: countries, filters, activation
- How to add VAT ID later?
- „VAT-IDs“ → New line
- G/L posting missing?
- Check GLSetup, posting groups, countries
9. Troubleshooting
- Intrastat fields empty: Check setup, set default values
- Own VAT ID missing: Add in „VAT-IDs“
- Performance: Set filters, adjust columns
10. Glossary
- Intrastat: EU trade statistics for goods movement
- VAT ID: Value Added Tax Identification Number
- Transport Method: Type of transport (e.g. road, sea)
- Transaction Type: Type of transaction
- Country of Origin: Where the goods come from