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25 Nov 2014: From 1 Jan 2021 Following the end of the Brexit Transition Period sales to customers in the EC are treated in a similar manner to those to customers in the rest of the world. Please see the Import Export Hub for current information.

25 Nov 2014: Where services are supplied to individuals outside the EC the following type of sales will be zero-rated, and the VAT code 'RS - Services to ROW' should be used when raising an invoice on UFS.

25 Nov 2014: When the University receives income from a sponsor for research the money should be allocated to a specific research grant and routed through the Research Operations Office. Income in relation to other types of grants may be paid direct into a

25 Nov 2014: Standard rate sales Anything that doesn't fall into the categories of being outside the scope, exempt, zero-rate or reduced-rate is standard rated. It is not possible to produce a list of all standard rated items as it is any goods or services which

25 Nov 2014: An area that often causes confusion is bench fees. These are payments made to the University for use of the facilities which may include the use of consumables within a lab.

25 Nov 2014: When the University receives donations or contributions they are outside the scope of VAT as there is no supply. These types of income are where the contributor/donor gives the money for no return of goods or services from the University i.e. the

25 Nov 2014: Sometimes we will physically receive a cheque back from a supplier either as a result of a refund or a rebate/discount allowed and the following paragraphs explain what the correct VAT treatment should be.

25 Nov 2014: 31 Salaries and Staff Appointments 31.1 All University employees shall have a properly authorised letter of appointment in the form approved by, or under, the authority of the Human Resources Committee. For the avoidance of doubt the term 'employees'

25 Nov 2014: The University sometimes pays for supplies on behalf of other people where it is not contractually obliged to do so. However, the University will ask for these costs to be reimbursed by the third party.

25 Nov 2014: The University is registered for VAT and hence is as a "taxable person". Our VAT registration number is 823 8476 09. It is also an exempt charity. As an exempt charity it has no charity number. Anyone requesting the number should be advised that

25 Nov 2014: A recharge occurs when the initial supply of goods/services was between the supplier and the University. The University then recovers all or part of the costs from a third party. This recovery is a new supply by the University to the third party.

25 Nov 2014: Search site. Finance Division. H. Corporate Requirements. 21.1. Heads of Departments shall ensure that their Department accounts correctly for VAT and where appropriate corporation tax. ... 23.1. Departments must comply with the insurance requirements

25 Nov 2014: 34 Council Delegations and Directions 34.1 The Council hereby gives all delegations and directions contemplated by these Regulations.

25 Nov 2014: 20 Bribery, Fraud and Irregularity 20.1 Heads of Department shall implement procedures as required under the University's policy against Bribery and Corruption, including to prevent Fraud.

25 Nov 2014: Each company shall operate in accordance with such memorandum and within the framework provided by these Regulations, including the provisions regarding procurement, and any additional procedural requirements imposed by their boards.. ... ensure that

25 Nov 2014: In addition to compliance with Financial Regulations Staff must also comply with the requirements of Statutes and Ordinances and Sites and Building Regulations.

25 Nov 2014: 10.4. The Financial Procedures Manual lays out further financial requirements including in respect of cash, petty cash, banking, credit card and related matters. ... Financial control and record-keeping shall also comply with any additional Research

25 Nov 2014: 15 The Cambridge University Endowment Fund (CUEF) 15.1 The University's Chief Investment Officer is responsible for all CUEF investment management activities. The Chief Investment Officer appoints and monitors external investment managers.

25 Nov 2014: 6 Authority to Sign Contracts 6.1 Subject to Regulations 6.2, 6.3 and 18.4 Heads of Departments have authority to sign contracts in the course of the ordinary business of their Department in respect only of available funds for which they are

25 Nov 2014: Following the end of the Brexit Transition Period sales to customers in the EC are treated in a similar manner to those to customers in the rest of the world. Please see the Import Export Hub for current information.

25 Nov 2014: For something to be potentially liable for VAT it has to be a supply of goods or services. The word supply is defined as providing something (goods or services) in return for payment. If there is a supply of goods or services it would normally be

25 Nov 2014: Search site. Finance Division. Appendices. Search. Some items on this website are restricted. University members are encouraged to log in using Raven to make the best use of the site:. 2024 University of Cambridge.

25 Nov 2014: Be very careful when dealing with income that is described by any of the following headings; some of the terms are commonly interchanged and can mean different things to different people.

25 Nov 2014: Some products are always charged without VAT, namely: Books and e-books Human blood and organs Insurance Non-VAT registered suppliers Stamps/franking machine charges Travel tickets In addition, some purchases are usually charged without VAT to the

25 Nov 2014: The rules concerning sales to countries outside the EC are different depending on whether you are selling goods or services, and whether the recipient is in business or not. Please see the Import Export Hub for current information.

25 Nov 2014: For non-EC business, there is no requirement to provide the buyer's VAT number.

25 Nov 2014: Advertising sold to another charity is zero-rated as long as the charity you are selling to provides a certificate to claim zero-rating. The certificate should look something like the one shown at Appendix D and must be retained as evidence to

25 Nov 2014: Education provided by a university for payment is exempt from VAT. This is the main VAT exemption for income received by the University. 'Education' includes not only the traditional supplies of education such as educational provision to

25 Nov 2014: Any medical services provided by a medical doctor are exempt. This also applies to medical services provided by registered nurses and dentists. However, if a medical doctor provides a non-medical service this would be liable to VAT. This includes

25 Nov 2014: Stamps/postage charges are exempt. This will normally arise where a department is recharging franking machine costs to a member of staff or an external body. However, if you make a charge for postage which is connected with a supply of goods or

25 Nov 2014: Other universities buying goods from us may claim medical exemption provided that they meet all the conditions.

25 Nov 2014: Catering (see definition at Food) and accommodation is exempt if it is provided by a College or another educational establishment to the University, and the University will use the supplies for an educational conference or teaching, and the

25 Nov 2014: The University is not allowed to recover any VAT on business entertainment and it should not be entered as a separate item on the UFS system, the whole invoice amount should be entered as the gross amount and processed as 'No UK VAT'.

25 Nov 2014: There are a number of VAT rates applicable to the sale of food by the University. The underlying principle is that food (not catering) is zero-rated, but some foods, including ice cream, confectionary, non-alcoholic drinks and crisps are liable to

25 Nov 2014: If you export goods to a customer outside the EC, your supply is zero-rated as long as you obtain a proof of export. This can be a certificate of posting, air waybill etc. When raising an invoice on UFS please use the VAT code 'RG - Goods to ROW'