VATRESNI8050 - Handling of correspondence: Introduction

VATRESNI8000 contains standard letters for use when responding to the most common complaints and queries on the VAT Retail Export Scheme.

Type of correspondence…

Should be dealt with by …

Routine telephone and written queries from businesses and the public

the VAT general enquiries team

Complaints from the public about the operation of the scheme

the VAT general enquiries team, who should raise any areas of doubt with the Retail UoE before replying

Complaints about a retailer

the appropriate regional complaints officer

Complaints about handling of a VAT retail export scheme claim at a port/airport

customs officers at the appropriate (sea / air) port

MP correspondence

the VAT policy team see VATRES1200