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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: Domestic fuel or power Domestic fuel or power is supplied at the reduced rate of VAT. Reduced-rate VAT is a lower rate of VAT payable only on certain goods or services. The current rate for Reduced Rate VAT is 5%. Contraceptive products

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: 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'