24 Oct 2014
Get informed; the latest public affairs developments affecting one-to-one marketing
The DMA is changing the way it updates its members on political and regulatory developments that directly impact your business.
17 Oct 2014
Advertising mail VAT latest: DMA asks HMRC to extend grace period
The DMA has once again called upon HMRC to publish its long-promised official guidance as to how it treats VAT liability of ‘single supplies’ of advertising mail print that includes the cost of postage.
10 Oct 2014
DMA calls on HMRC not to apply retrospective penalties over VAT exemptions
Update on the DMA's progress in dealing with the issue of the VAT liability of 'single supplies' of advertising mail - HMRC responds.
21 Aug 2014
HMRC, VAT and the DMA
A short blog outlining the recent confusion around VAT on postage, and whether it is zero-rated or not. Hugely important to anyone involved in Direct Mail.
07 Aug 2014
DMA warns industry of sitting on âad mail VAT timebombâ
The DMA has warned advertising mail suppliers to financial services businesses and charities that they could be sitting on a “VAT timebomb” following HMRC’s two-year delay in issuing guidance on how it will impose VAT rules for the channel.
07 Aug 2014
HMRC clarifies rules on VAT exemptions
In a letter to the DMA, HMRC states that all postage costs in advertising mail is subject to VAT charges. This is of particular relevance to businesses that cannot reclaim tax, such as financial services brands, charities and government.VAT Helpdesk
VAT Helpdesk24 Jun 2014
Ofcom announces changes to non-geographic numbers
Ofcom has confirmed that it will introduce unbundled tariffs for 084, 087, 09 and 118 numbers and calls to 080 and 116 numbers will be free for consumers from summer 2015. Read on to find out what your business needs to do ahead of the implementation date.27 Feb 2012