VAT Rules For Printing

2nd September 2019

You may be surprised to know that there are numerous printed items of which VAT is not applied (zero rated). This is really confusing and we use this helpful guide almost on a daily basis when requesting print quotes to ensure VAT is applied (or not applied) appropriately.

No VAT (Zero rated)

Antique Maps
Astronomical Charts
Bibliographies
Booklets
Books (complete and bound)
Brochures
Catalogues
Charts (geographical / topographical)
Circulars
Fixture Lists
Instruction manuals
Knitting Patterns
Leaflets (more than 50, A4 max size, less than 25% as a form)
Magazines
Manuals
Maps
Music & Scores
Newsletters
Price Lists
Programmes
Theses
Timetables (not card)

Add VAT (20%)

Books
Business Cards
Calendars
Certificates
Compliment Slips
Coupons
Diaries (to be filled in)
Engineer’s Plans
Envelopes
Folders
Forms
Greetings Cards
Invitation Cards
Invoices
Labels
Letterheads
Membership Cards
Menus/Wine List
Photographs
Pictures
Plans (architectural)
Postcards
Questionnaires
Tickets
Vouchers

Note: VAT rules correct April 2019, maybe subject to change, see .gov website for current details.

For full details search online: zero-rated printed material gov uk

With thanks – Guide obtained from our local printer, Wheatley Printers, Stroud – Thank you!