VAT has always been a vodka and tonic for me, so 20% sounds about the right ratio of V to T for a long cold version with ice.
Sadly this 20% relates to the new rate of value added tax and sounds extremely penal to me and not something that APA accepts without issuing a warning to Government that it will definitely have a negative impact on business; especially small business. Now that being said, we all live in the real world and UKG has few options available to increase its income, VAT is its chosen vehicle and we have to accept it. But we can do something to help new members!
In a meeting between Christmas and the New Year APA decided to take action and reduce its joining fees by cancelling the first year registration element to compensate for the hike in VAT. So, from today (04/01/2011) the three membership grades will be charged as follows: Associate £45 + VAT, Member £55 + VAT and Fellow £75 + VAT.
We hope this attracts potential Members to join the family of APA PAs.
Shelley, Membership Manager, APA
Sadly this 20% relates to the new rate of value added tax and sounds extremely penal to me and not something that APA accepts without issuing a warning to Government that it will definitely have a negative impact on business; especially small business. Now that being said, we all live in the real world and UKG has few options available to increase its income, VAT is its chosen vehicle and we have to accept it. But we can do something to help new members!
In a meeting between Christmas and the New Year APA decided to take action and reduce its joining fees by cancelling the first year registration element to compensate for the hike in VAT. So, from today (04/01/2011) the three membership grades will be charged as follows: Associate £45 + VAT, Member £55 + VAT and Fellow £75 + VAT.
We hope this attracts potential Members to join the family of APA PAs.
Shelley, Membership Manager, APA
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