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    Other postal services that are not subject to a universal service obligation

    VAT treatmentStandard

    What this means for your business

    Charging VAT
    VAT is charged at the standard rate (20%).
    Reclaiming VAT
    VAT paid on costs related to making this supply can normally be reclaimed in full as input tax.

    Related items in Postage

    • Direct-mail postal services meeting all the conditions of VAT Notice 700/24 3.2 and 3.3Out of Scope
    • Postage, packing and delivery within the UK included in the sales contract but charged for separately, for example, mail orderVAT treatmentThe same rate as the goods being delivered or posted
    • Public postal services provided by the Royal Mail under a universal service obligationExempt

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