what is the vat code for postage & delivery? Postage company is not vat registered

Welcome to the Community, Eve. I’m here to share important information about VAT codes ensuring you know the correct code and remain compliant.

When direct marketing is limited to delivering printed materials, it can be regarded as the provision of delivered goods' under the following conditions:

• If the printed materials are supplied and delivered to the customer free of charge (or with delivery costs included in the printing fee), the supply qualifies as zero-rated printed matter.
• If the printed materials are supplied and delivered to the customer under a contract that includes a delivery fee, the supply is considered zero-rated printed matter.
• If the printed materials are supplied and delivered to the address of a mail operator designated by the customer, in either of the above cases, the supply is treated as zero-rated printed matter.

To ensure you’re using the correct vat code and to address your specific concerns, I recommend consulting with a qualified accountant or tax professional. Their guidance will help you handle this matter effectively.

Additionally, I've add added this article to guide you on filing VAT returns and recording VAT payments in QuickBooks Online efficiently.

Knowing the vat code for postage and delivery is essential for ensuring tax compliance, maintaining accurate accounting, and managing costs effectively. If you need further assistance regarding your vat code. The Community team will also be actively responding to your queries through this thread.

Hi @Eve H 

If the supplier is not registered for VAT, that over-rides the classification of the goods/services because, if you haven't actually paid VAT on the cost of the goods/services, then you should not be claiming it as Input Tax.

Use Z=0% or Exempt.

Do not use NoVAT code as this will bypass the VAT Return altogether (cost price will not show in box 7).

Hope this helps.