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Configuration

Create tax code

Creates a new tenant-specific tax code. System tax codes (VSt19, USt19 etc.) are predefined — use this tool only for additional, custom tax codes.

create_tax_code
Authorization
Authorization string header required API key in the format ll_.... Pass as a Bearer token in the OAuth flow.
Scopes
config:write
Parameters
code string required Unique code (letters, digits, hyphens, max 20)
label string required Short label (max 120)
description string optional Description of when to use this code (max 500)
rate number required Tax rate in percent (e.g. 19)
vat_account string required Tax account (e.g. 1406 for input VAT)
self_assess_account string optional Reverse-charge / self-assessment account
Response
200
Success
MCP create_tax_code
JSON
{
  "tool": "create_tax_code",
  "params": {
    "code": "<string>",
    "label": "<string>",
    "rate": 1,
    "vat_account": "<string>"
  }
}
200 Response
JSON
{
  "code": "<string>",
  "label": "<string>",
  "rate": 1,
  "vat_account": "<string>",
  "is_system": true,
  "is_active": true
}