Note 6: Capital charge

Accounting policy

The capital charge is recognised as an expense in the financial year to which the charge relates.

Further information on the capital charge

The Office pays a capital charge to the Crown on its taxpayers' funds as at 30 June and 31 December each year. The capital charge rate is determined by the Treasury, and for the year ended 30 June 2018 was 6% (7% from 1 July 2016 to 31 December 2016 and 6% from 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017).