The questions below are those most often put to the Department. Where an answer depends on the circumstances of a particular member, the assessment notice and the published budget take precedence over the summary given here.
How is the standard rate set? Which band is my organisation in? How was the transitional contribution for 2026 assessed? Can a contribution be paid in a single instalment? What happens if we disagree with our assessment? What happens if a contribution is paid late? What if the budget is not approved before 1 January? Where can I see what has been spent? What is the reserve fund and when can it be used? Where is the common fund held and who controls it? Do fees collected by departments reduce our contribution? Has the position at establishment been audited? When are the accounts published? Can new members join part-way through a year? Questions not answered here may be sent to contact@treasury.gov.vin . See also Budget , Member Contributions and The Financial Year .