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This Spend Control ceased as a requirement on 1st February 2023. Other Cabinet Office Spending Controls remain operational.
Find out what transactions to include in the amount you use to work out Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
How to account for VAT if your business allows goods and services to be used for temporary or permanent private use.
Check if VAT is due on payments linked to private school fees and find out what you can reclaim VAT on.
Follow this guidance to submit information to the Cabinet Office on all consultancy and professional services spend at or above the thresholds specified below.
This policy summary outlines the objectives, benefits, scope, and the responsibilities of your organisation when using the Cabinet Office spend controls.
Follow this guidance when you want to get spend approval for digital and technology activities.
Find out how to work out VAT on supplies of staff including supplies made by staff bureaux.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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