What are the Royal Mail changes in 2012? |
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You may recently have had notification from Royal Mail of their intention to change postage prices in April 2012.
Royal Mail are awaiting confirmation of the actual price changes from their regulator, OfCom, but it is intended that there will continue to be a significant saving using franking rates compared to stamps ? currently a 23% saving per letter.
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Do I need to do anything now?
Royal Mail's Franking Legal Scheme stipulates that you need to ensure you are franking at the correct prices. Therefore, to ensure that your franking machine is using the new prices from April, you will need to purchase an updated rate card if you are a standard rental, mandatory meter or non contractual scale customer. Simply place your online order by selecting the 'Rate Card Only' option opposite. If you place your order by 29 February we can guarantee that you will receive your updated rates in time for the changes in April.
If you are a fully comprehensive, PLUS rental or warranty customer (within 12 months) and you only want updated rates, then you don't need to do anything. This will automatically be sent to you free of charge as part of your contract within a week of the rate change date in April.
Is my franking machine VAT compliant?
Royal Mail refer to franking machines that can handle VAT as 'SMART' meters. The good news is that at the same time as updating your rates, we may also be able to offer you an update to your existing franking machine, making it VAT compliant with Royal Mail and HMRC requirements and future proof for any further VAT changes. If your franking machine is not yet SMART and you are interested in further information, please email us at fpratechange@fpmailing.co.uk , with your company name, account number and contact details.
For your clarification, please find below the Royal Mail franking products that were affected by VAT in 2011:-
Special Delivery before 9am
Special Delivery Saturday Guarantee
Special Delivery Next Day with consequential loss for over £1,000
International Airsure only to EU destinations (European Union)
Standard Parcels with additional compensation
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RATE CARD ONLY
If you are a standard rental, mandatory meter or non contractual scale customer and you only wish to have the updated rates for April 2012, you will have received an online RATE CARD code. Just select this option, enter your details and your online code and we will send you your normal rate card within a week of the rate change date of April 2012.
SMART PACK INC NEW RATES
If you have emailed us at fpratechange@fpmailing.co.uk and we have confirmed we are able to update your existing franking machine to be VAT compliant, you will have been given an online SMART PACK code. All you need to do now is select this option, enter your details and online code and we will do the rest.
Please note that our online order forms are only available for customers who pay for their postage by DIRECT DEBIT.
For non rental customers in South West England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, please contact your service provider (details can be found via our sales office locator).
Need more information?
Where can i get further information from?
Royal Mail expect to have confirmation of the actual date and price changes mid to late March so keep an eye on our website NEWS for updated information. Updated rate cards will be despatched within a week of the rate change date but if you have any questions in the meantime regarding your order please email us at fpratechange@fpmailing.co.uk.
Ive placed an order, can I have a copy of my VAT invoice?
If you require a copy of your VAT invoice please email fpratechange@fpmailing.co.uk supplying your Account Number and we will get a copy to you as soon as possible
I can't find the answer to my question:
Please email us at fpratechange@fpmailing.co.uk and we will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.
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