VAT on printed products - what are the rules?

Before George Osborne announced the 2011 budget, there were rumours that VAT would be added on leaflets but fortunately this is not the case this time around.

Many printers scoot around the VAT issue on printed products - some will charge it on everything they print, others don't charge it at all - so let's clarify the rules...

• Marketing material including leaflets, menus, brochures and posters are all zero rated
• If the leaflet will be used as a ticket or if it includes a discount voucher or form, it will be charged at the standard rate of VAT
• Only paper weights are zero rated, not card so if you're ordering anything over 200gsm you will be charged VAT

So the bad news is you will pay VAT on your stationery, such as business cards, letterheads, comp slips and pads but you can market and advertise your business without the VAT so let's get selling!

FRIDAY FUNNY - spell check EVERYTHING!!

FRIDAY FUNNY!

This is why we proof read everything before sending it to print!

This may be a funny mistake but customers will judge you and your company for any errors you make in your promotional material. If you can't even spell or put the apostrophe in the right place... maybe you can't deliver the service the customer wants. 

Check it once, check it twice and just for luck, check it again! 

Okay...let's start with the basics. Who are Milbrooke Printers?

For our first ever blog post, we thought we would start at the very beginning...as it's a very good place to start...

Who are we?

Milbrooke Printers offer a design and print solution service. We work alongside our clients to achieve eye catching designs for flyers, posters, brochures, mugs, pens, business stationery... the list goes on and on!

We're lucky enough to have both digital and litho machines allowing us to be totally flexible in the services we offer.

We are also one of very few UK manufacturers who produce bespoke laminated and paper bags. These hand-finished gift bags are available in a variety of colours and finishes with rope or ribbon handles. Perfect for retail and exhibitions!  

Why do we think we're so great?! 

Because we care. If we aren't completely happy with something, we won't send it out - it's as simple as that. Our fully trained team will advise you on every aspect of your project, ensuring you receive the right product, at the right price.