V.A.T. Rules for printing.
Unless specified otherwise, all of the prices in this brochure
are subject to VAT where applicable. VAT rules are a mine field.
If in doubt please ask.
Booklets
As a general rule, BOOKS & BOOKLETS will not be subject to
VAT. The general exception to this is where the booklet is intended
to be written in. For example, question & answer books, record
keeping books, work books and log books. In addition where we
supply you with only part of a book such as the cover or just
the inner pages then this will also attract VAT as will booklets
supplied uncollated.
Leaflets
A printed single sheet of paper is not necessarily a leaflet
for VAT purposes. For a single sheet to be classified as a zero
rated leaflet then it has to fulfil certain criteria; some of
which are; it must convey information or instructions, no larger
than A4, be flimsy and not on board or laminated paper, to be
read in the hand (ie. not hung up as a poster) and then discarded.
Larger sheets can be zero rated provided they are folded down
to A4 or less. If the sheet includes an area for completion then
the 25% rule applies.
25% Rule
If a leaflet includes an area for the reader to complete and/or
return (such as a cut out coupon, application form etc.) then
it will be subject to VAT unless the area of the part to be returned
is less than 25% of the printed area of the sheet. The cut out
portion must be clearly defined by a dotted line or similar.
Sheets which the reader returns in their entirety will always
be subject to VAT.
Groups Of Leaflets
If you are having a group of leaflets printed which should be
read in conjunction with each other they will definitely be subject
to VAT unless collated and fastened together by us. For example
if we print 3 double sided leaflets which are numbered 1-6 this
will definitely make them subject to VAT.
Ancillary Charges
These are delivery charges, artwork, folding, metal plates, screening
etc. Where the finished product is subject to VAT then so will
these charges.
Examples
The following are just some examples of printing which ARE subject to VAT: Albums, Announcement
Cards, Business Cards, Calendars, Cassette/CD Covers & Inserts,
Certificates, Compliments Slips, CV's, Draw Tickets, Envelopes,
Exercise Books, Forms, Greeting Cards, Index Cards, Invitation
Cards, Invoices, Knitting Patterns, Letterheads, Menu Cards,
Order Books, Photocopies, Postcards, Non Educational Q &
A Books, Questionnaires, Receipt Books, Stationery, Tickets,
Vouchers.
The following are just some examples of printing which ARE NOT subject to VAT: Accounts (Fully
Printed), Advertising Leaflets (with no cut out coupon or area
for completion), Books, Booklets, Catalogues, CD Booklets, Children's
Colouring/Drawing/Painting Books, Directories, Educational Q
& A Books, Exam Papers, Fixture Lists, Instruction Manuals,
Journals, Magazines, Maps, Menu Leaflets, Printed Music, Price
Lists, Programmes. |