Direct Mail Marketing – July 2015
HMRC has published its long awaited Brief 10/15 regarding the VAT liability of direct mail marketing using printed matter.
Last month HMRC published revised editions of VAT Notice 700/24 ‘Postage, delivery charges and direct marketing’ and VAT Notice 701/10 ‘Zero-rating of books and other printed matter’.
This latest publication from HMRC clarifies transitional arrangements. HMRC has confirmed it will not take any retrospective action for supplies made prior to 1 August 2015 where the supplier has zero-rated a separate single supply consisting of either addressed or unaddressed mail only. Suppliers must notify HMRC of their intention to adopt transitional arrangements by 30 November 2015. Details of how to do this can be found in Brief 10/15.
Brief 10/15 also provides guidance for suppliers that have made supplies of direct marketing services prior to 1 August 2015 that are not within the scope of the transitional arrangements. Suppliers which do not fall within the transitional arrangements must settle their outstanding VAT liabilities with HMRC and notify HMRC by 30 November 2015. Details of how to do this is contained within Brief 10/15.
If you require assistance or VAT advice implementing these transitional and settlement arrangements or any other VAT matters please contact CVC using the details below.
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