Adding Products

Learn how to add products to your catalog step by step.

Available to:
Business Owner Manager

Adding a Single Product

Follow these steps to add a new product to your catalog.

1
Navigate to Products

From your dashboard, go to Products in the main menu, then click Add Product.

2
Enter Basic Information

Fill in the essential product details:

Product Basic Info
app.vasbox.co.zw
Widget Pro - Blue, Large
WDG-PRO-BL-L

Leave blank to auto-generate

Premium quality widget in blue color, large size. Made from durable materials.
Enter the product name, SKU, and description
3
Set Pricing

Enter the unit price for your product. This is the default price that will be used when adding the product to invoices.

Product Pricing
app.vasbox.co.zw
USD99.99
Set the unit price and currency

VAT Consideration

Prices can be entered as VAT-inclusive or VAT-exclusive based on your business settings. Check your tax configuration.
4
Configure Tax Category

Select the appropriate tax category for ZIMRA compliance. This determines the VAT rate applied to the product.

Tax Configuration
app.vasbox.co.zw
Standard Rate (15%)
8471.30

Harmonized System code for ZIMRA reporting

Select the tax category
5
Additional Settings

Configure the unit of measure and other optional settings.

Additional Settings
app.vasbox.co.zw
Each
Is Service

Mark as service (non-physical item)

Is Active

Product is available for use

Set unit of measure and service flag
6
Save Product

Review the information and click Create Product. Your new product will be immediately available for use in invoices and receipts.

Product Created Successfully!

Widget Pro - Blue, Large has been added to your catalog.

Product Field Guidelines

Best practices for filling in product information.

Naming Best Practices

  • • Be descriptive but concise
  • • Include key identifying information (size, color, variant)
  • • Example: "Widget Pro - Blue, Large" instead of "Product 1"

SKU Guidelines

  • • Must be unique per product
  • • Use a consistent format across your catalog
  • • Example format: "CAT-PROD-VAR" (WDG-PRO-BL-L)

HS Code Requirements

  • • Required for ZIMRA compliance
  • • Consult ZIMRA guidelines for correct codes
  • • Common codes are available in the dropdown

Pricing Accuracy

Ensure your prices are correct before creating invoices. While you can edit prices on individual invoices, the default price affects all new transactions.

Service Items

When to mark a product as a service.

Mark an item as a "Service" when it represents non-physical goods. This includes:

  • Professional services (consulting, legal, accounting)
  • Digital services (software, subscriptions)
  • Labor charges
  • Any item without physical inventory

Service Tax Treatment

Services may have different tax treatment under ZIMRA regulations. Ensure you select the correct tax category for your service items.