VAT & Exemptions
For the official Government rules for VAT & Exemptions for printed products please visit:-
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/zero-rating-books-and-printed-matter-for-vat-notice-70110#P59_5413
The VAT (Value Added Tax) rules are complicated but below you
will find the basic rules about products that carry VAT and exemptions.
Simplified Printing VAT Rules of Thumb:
Leaflets/Flyers:
Most Flyers & Leaflets are usually zero rated for VAT, which means you don’t need to add VAT to the prices listed. But there are a few exceptions:
VAT is chargeable if the Flyer or Leaflet is designed to be written on.
VAT is chargeable if the Flyer or Leaflet is used to obtain a discount for goods and services i.e. 75% Off Clothes with this Flyer.
VAT is chargeable if the Flyer or Leaflet is used for admission purposes.
Brochures:
VAT exempt
Business Cards:
Carry VAT
Posters:
Carry VAT
Folders:
Carry VAT
Postcards:
Carry VAT
Letterheads:
Carry VAT
Compliment Slips:
Carry VAT
