# Threat of VAT introduction on Royal Mail postal services

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2004/04/06/threat-vat-introduction-royal-mail-postal-services/
- Published: 2004-04-06T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**If the possibility of VAT being levied on Royal Mail postal services worries your
charity, you should respond to Postcomm’s current consultation.**

Independent regulator Postcomm is looking into Royal Mail’s privileged position 
and is questioning whether it should continue not to charge VAT on postal services
while its competitors are required to charge VAT. These and other privileges are
the legacy of Royal Mail’s monopoly on postal services.

Introducing VAT on postal services would cost charities a great deal, given how 
much many of them rely on direct mail for fundraising activities.

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The Institute of Fundraising will respond to the consultation document, but it is
encouraging other affected organisations to respond as well.

‘A Review of Royal Mail’s Special Privileges’ can be viewed on Postcomm’s Web site.
Responses should be sent be 12 April 2004.

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