BAPC Benefits Guide 2021

Our secure website with Member only access gives you access to a wealth of knowledge and experience covering all the main VAT topics affecting our industry, plus important guidance on best practice and avoiding common pitfalls. In addition, you can use the built-in contact form to submit an enquiry directly to Zero VAT LLP. Just look at the difference in response times: • Written enquiry submitted to HMRC - response time target 28 days (often longer) • Written enquiry submitted to Zero VAT - response time target 2 days (often same day!) The benefits don’t stop there. Our newsletter updates provide you with timely notification and guidance on any changes in VAT legislation or other relevant matters. Zero VAT LLP are also available to provide preferential support to our Members for any situations that are outside the scope of the Advice portal. VAT Advice & Consultancy Making sure your clients only pay what is due How to access this benefit: All members receive a 25% discount on professional fees for assistance on any complex matters or dealings with HMRC. If you would like assistance, please email paul@zero-vat.com quoting your BAPC Membership status in the subject line. VAT Advice Portal: 1. Go to zero-vat.com/advice/bapc-member-benefit/ 2. Click on the “Member Login” button 3. Register as a new user. You will require the following details: Username (of your own choice), First Name, Surname, Company, BAPC Membership No, Email address 4. You will receive a confirmation email pending approval 5. Upon approval you will be emailed your login details 6. Once logged in you can browse the content & submit AT enquiries directly to Zero VAT LLP Many consumers of print are unable to reclaim VAT. Banking, charities and insurance are just some of the sectors to which VAT is a direct cost. Fortunately, with the correct knowledge, there are opportunities to mitigate the costs of VAT on printed matter and associated services. As a supplier it is in your interests to know when this applies. Perhaps some of these scenarios are familiar and equally confusing?! • When is a leaflet not a leaflet? • Can we apply the “Package Test”? • What is charity relief? • What are the different rules for overseas supplies? The BAPC VAT Advice Portal provides Members with direct access to the taxation professionals at Zero VAT LLP. Never again will you have to wade through pages of HMRC guidance trying to find answers.