How To: Configure the Country Table
The [ System Data | International | Countries ] table is used throughout Khaos Control and forms the basis of many international features, including customer and supplier records, delivery rates, VAT handling and export processing.
Khaos Control is supplied with a pre-configured list of countries based on the ISO 3166 standard. In most cases, only occasional updates or additional configuration will be required.
Edit the Country Table
- Open a System Data screen (show me how).
- Open the [ International | Countries ] tab.
- Press Alt + E or click Edit to enter edit mode.
- Make the required changes.For more information about the available options and related configuration, see:
- Press Ctrl + S or click Save to save your changes.
Understanding the Country Table
The Country table is referenced throughout Khaos Control whenever a country selection is required.
Common uses include:
- Customer records
- Supplier records
- Delivery and shipping rates
- VAT and tax processing
- Currency allocation
- International trade and export reporting
Keeping this information accurate helps ensure that international transactions are processed correctly.
Recommended Configuration
We recommend using the official ISO 3166 country list, together with the corresponding two-character and three-character country codes.
You can also use Zones to group countries together for delivery charging and shipping purposes.
Example
You may wish to create a UK zone that includes:
- United Kingdom
- Guernsey
- Jersey
- Isle of Man
This allows delivery charges and shipping rules to be managed more easily across related territories.
For more information about country codes, visit the official ISO website:
http://www.iso.org/iso/country_codes.htm
ISO Reserved Country Codes
Some ISO 3166 country codes are reserved for special territories and regions.
The following reserved codes are commonly used:
| Code | Reserved For |
|---|---|
| AC | Ascension Island |
| CP | Clipperton Island |
| DG | Diego Garcia |
| EA | Ceuta and Melilla |
| EU | European Union |
| IC | Canary Islands |
| TA | Tristan da Cunha |
| UK | United Kingdom |
These codes may be useful when creating delivery zones, export settings or regional reporting structures.
Default Khaos Control Configuration
New Khaos Control systems are typically supplied with:
- ISO 3166 country records already configured.
- A UK zone that includes:
- United Kingdom
- Guernsey
- Isle of Man
- Jersey
European countries are also configured with flags that identify:
VAT Applies (Tax)
Indicates whether VAT should normally apply to transactions involving that country.
Other Member State (EU)
Identifies whether the country should be treated as an EU member state for VAT and reporting purposes.
Common Reasons to Modify the Country Table
You may wish to update the supplied configuration if you need to:
- Create separate entries for territories such as the Canary Islands.
- Group countries into delivery or trading zones.
- Create regional entries such as:
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
- Configure country-specific currencies.
- Apply export restrictions.
- Support custom VAT or nominal account requirements.
Validating the Country Table
If you are unsure whether your Country table is configured correctly, run a Health Check.
To do this:
- Open the File menu from the main Khaos Control screen.
- Select Health Check.
For more information, see:
The Health Check process can identify significant issues within the Country table and help ensure the data is configured correctly.