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 VAT Relief Program  

Value Added Tax (VAT) Office    
 
Those eligible for the Value Added Tax (VAT) Relief Program must present a valid ID and ration card. The following are instructions for using the VAT program to purchase items costing £100 or more with VAT. Do NOT purchase items until you follow the necessary steps: 
 

       1. Find out if the supplier is willing to participate in the VAT program. (A
           letter explaining the program to the supplier is available).

       2. Identify items or services for purchase (must be like items). Selling price
           must be £100.00 or more (VAT included). Do NOT purchase the items
           until you follow the necessary steps.

       3. Obtain an invoice addressed to 48 FSS. The invoice must contain the
           following information: 

               a. Name of the Supplier (business or individual)
               b. Address 
               c. Phone Number 
               d. Listing of Each item or Service
               e. Total Cost of Purchase (excluding VAT)
               f. Date of Invoice (Invoice is valid for 30 days)

The VAT Office can only accept Pound Sterling Cash or a Pound Sterling Cashier's Cheque made out to 48 Force Support Squadron (Community Bank will only charge you $1.00 if you're a member; tell them it's for the VAT Program). We are unable to accept personal checks, credit cards or debit cards.

Go to your VAT Office with your invoice, money, processing fee, ID card and ration card to purchase a government check made payable to the vendor. The processing fee for each VAT transaction is:

       1. E-1 to E-4 (or civilian equivalent) $8 (Pound Sterling equivalent)

       2. E-5 and up (or civilian equivalent) $10 (Pound Sterling equivalent)

Take the check and Vat Free Certificate to the supplier and purchase goods or services: Have the supplier complete the required information on the certificate.

The original certificate remains with the supplier (white copy).  The yellow copy needs to be forwarded back to the VAT office within 10 days of purchase with signature of merchant. Failure to return the yellow portion of the certificate may result in your exclusion from future participation.

Value Added Tax (VAT) Office    
 
Those eligible for the Value Added Tax (VAT) Relief Program must present a valid ID and ration card. The following are instructions for using the VAT program to purchase items costing £100 or more with VAT. Do NOT purchase items until you follow the necessary steps: 
 

       1. Find out if the supplier is willing to participate in the VAT program. (A
           letter explaining the program to the supplier is available).

       2. Identify items or services for purchase (must be like items). Selling price
           must be £100.00 or more (VAT included). Do NOT purchase the items
           until you follow the necessary steps.

       3. Obtain an invoice addressed to 48 FSS. The invoice must contain the
           following information: 

               a. Name of the Supplier (business or individual)
               b. Address 
               c. Phone Number 
               d. Listing of Each item or Service
               e. Total Cost of Purchase (excluding VAT)
               f. Date of Invoice (Invoice is valid for 30 days)

The VAT Office can only accept Pound Sterling Cash or a Pound Sterling Cashier's Cheque made out to 48 Force Support Squadron (Community Bank will only charge you $1.00 if you're a member; tell them it's for the VAT Program). We are unable to accept personal checks, credit cards or debit cards.

Go to your VAT Office with your invoice, money, processing fee, ID card and ration card to purchase a government check made payable to the vendor. The processing fee for each VAT transaction is:

       1. E-1 to E-4 (or civilian equivalent) $8 (Pound Sterling equivalent)

       2. E-5 and up (or civilian equivalent) $10 (Pound Sterling equivalent)

Take the check and Vat Free Certificate to the supplier and purchase goods or services: Have the supplier complete the required information on the certificate.

The original certificate remains with the supplier (white copy).  The yellow copy needs to be forwarded back to the VAT office within 10 days of purchase with signature of merchant. Failure to return the yellow portion of the certificate may result in your exclusion from future participation.

 Contact Information  

Location:
 Bldg 949
 Second Floor
 
 

Mail:
 RAF Lakenheath
 Bldg 949
 48 FSS/FSRM
 Unit 5200 Box 335
 APO AE 09461
 
 

Phone Number:
 
DSN: 226-3166
 Commercial: 01638-523166 
 

Hours of Operation:
 Monday-Thursday
    9am-4pm
 Friday
    9am-3pm

Drop Off/Pick Up:
 Drop off at noon:
    Pick up check same
    day after 2pm.
 

 Drop off after 2pm:
    Pick up by close of
    business next day
    after 2pm.

Location:
 Bldg 949
 Second Floor
 
 

Mail:
 RAF Lakenheath
 Bldg 949
 48 FSS/FSRM
 Unit 5200 Box 335
 APO AE 09461
 
 

Phone Number:
 
DSN: 226-3166
 Commercial: 01638-523166 
 

Hours of Operation:
 Monday-Thursday
    9am-4pm
 Friday
    9am-3pm

Drop Off/Pick Up:
 Drop off at noon:
    Pick up check same
    day after 2pm.
 

 Drop off after 2pm:
    Pick up by close of
    business next day
    after 2pm.

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