# Configuring the Default Tax Country for Export LN

### Overview

The default Tax Country for export is set to **DE (Germany)** to prevent export errors. This can be changed in the mapping file by either:

* Defining a different static value.
* Mapping it dynamically to a field in DocBits.

<mark style="color:red;">**Note:**</mark> If the specified field does not exist or is empty, the export will default back to **DE**.

### Steps to Modify the Tax Country

#### 1. Obtain the Mapping File

* Navigate to **DocBits → Settings → Document Processing → Export**.
* Open the export configuration you want to modify.
* Click on **Download** to obtain the mapping file.\\

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* Open the file in a text editor.

#### 2. Modify the Mapping File

Choose one of the two options below and apply the necessary changes.

**Option 1: Static Value**

To set a static Tax Country value, follow these steps:

1. Define a new static field by adding `,TaxCountry` to the `StaticFields` line.

   ```properties
   StaticFields=FinancialCompany...,TaxCountry
   ```
2. Set the country code by adding the following line:

   ```properties
   SF_TaxCountry=CountryCode
   ```

   Replace `CountryCode` with the actual country code, e.g., `ES` for Spain or `DE` for Germany:

   ```properties
   SF_TaxCountry=ES
   ```

**Example:**

```properties
StaticFields=FinancialCompany,TaxCountry
SF_TaxCountry=FR
```

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**Option 2: Dynamic Mapping from DocBits Field**

To dynamically map the Tax Country from a field in DocBits:

1. Add `,TaxCountry` to the `HeaderFields` line:

   ```properties
   HeaderFields=SupplierCode,...,TaxCountry
   ```
2. Define the corresponding field mapping:

   ```properties
   HF_TaxCountry=DocBits_Field_name
   ```

   Replace `DocBits_Field_Name` with the actual field name in DocBits:

   ```properties
   HF_TaxCountry=tax_country_1
   ```

**Example:**

```properties
HeaderFields=SupplierCode,TaxCountry
HF_TaxCountry=tax_country_1
```

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### Summary

* If the Tax Country is **not defined or the field is empty**, it defaults to **DE**.
* **Use a static value** if the Tax Country remains constant for all exports.
* **Use a dynamic field mapping** if the Tax Country varies per document.

By following these steps, you can successfully modify the Tax Country mapping to fit your needs.