Aim of this survey

The aim of this survey is to monitor prices charged for services provided to overseas customers for a range of industries.

The information supplied will help produce a measure of services inflation, which is used by the Treasury, the Bank of England and also by businesses, in their assessments of the UK economy.

The survey is voluntary; but your co-operation in completing the questionnaire would be appreciated.

What you need to know

To complete the survey, you will need to provide a description for the service(s) you have selected, this is so you can identify the equivalent price for the same service in each quarter:

  • you will need to provide a price, percentage rate, or applicable grade(s) for the service provisions that are active on a quarterly basis

  • choose an activity that is representative of your business in your chosen category

All information you provide is strictly confidential.

Survey information

Selection criteria: UK businesses registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) and/or Pay As You Earn (PAYE) or registered with Companies House

Population: Based on the information businesses provided to the Annual Survey of Goods and Services (ASGS) for the calendar year 2016

Sample: approximately 2,100

Dispatch date: 25 October

Return-by date: 6 November

Dispatch and return-by dates are a guide. They are subject to change due to national holidays and weekends.

Why you were selected

Following the information you provided on the ASGS for the calendar year 2016 your company has been chosen to supply information to us as we believe it meets the selection criteria of the survey. That is, a UK company or group of companies that record service export activity with HM Revenue and Customs.

How to complete this survey

Please complete and return the questionnaire following the guidelines on the front page.

Reminders are issued automatically, so you may receive one if you submit data just before or after the return date.

At the moment this survey is not available to complete online. We are currently developing a secure online collection platform. You will receive a letter notifying you when you can complete the SPPI on our new platform. We appreciate your patience.

How to find out more information

You can call us on 0300 1231 219. Please contact us on 0300 1234 921 if you would like to speak to someone in Welsh.

Er mwyn gwneud cais am ffurflen Gymraeg – 0300 1234 921