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# Which Type of VAT is Appropriate for a Non-chargeable Goods?

If you are a **VAT payer** and you want to invoice an item that is **non-chargeable** (e.g. deposit, security deposit, etc.) you need to add the **VAT5** type with a **0% rate** to your settings. 

### How to do this?
1. Select **SETTINGS** from the menu bar
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a9835b72ea0f8000/settings_mnpjwy.png)
2. Select **TYPES OF VAT** in the sidebar
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a9835b72ea0f8000/types-of-vat_ik5xx7.png)
3. Add the **VAT5** type with **0% RATE**
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a9835b72ea0f8000/screenshot-2024-05-30-at-11581_1orrlh4.png)
4. Confirm the settings by clicking **SAVE CHANGES**
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a9835b72ea0f8000/screenshot-2024-05-30-at-11583_1jwaoks.png)
5. When writing an invoice, select the **VAT5** type with **0% RATE** and no VAT will be added to the price of the item
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a9835b72ea0f8000/screenshot-2024-05-30-at-11595_1vxpnm5.png)