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Typical uses

           

A saddle-stitched A4 magazine is a versatile publication that works both as a regularly published title and as a one-off publication.


           

                   

  • Member and association magazines – communication for associations and clubs

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  • Customer and staff magazines – corporate communication

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  • Programme and event magazines – concerts, fairs, celebrations

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  • Annual publications and reports – summaries and reviews

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  • Product brochures and catalogues – a wider product range

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  • Training materials and manuals – guides and handbooks

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Materials and page count

           

The covers and inner pages are chosen separately, so the magazine gets just the right feel. Materials are selected when placing your order.


           

Typical papers

           

               

170 g

               

                    Covers

                   

A sturdy cover protects the magazine and gives a high-quality first impression.

               

           


           

               

100–130 g

               

                    Inner pages

                   

Clear readability and good colour reproduction for the inner pages.

               

           


           

               

120 g

               

                    Recycled paper (option)

                   

For a publication that emphasises environmental values.

               

           


           

               

Page count divisible by four: a saddle-stitched magazine must always have a page count divisible by four (8, 12, 16, 20, 24, etc.). If needed, blank pages are added so the count works out.

           

       


   


   

   


       

           

An association member magazine – often VAT-free

           

The sale of the print run of a non-profit association's member magazine can be VAT-free (Finnish VAT Act, section 56). In practice this means no VAT is added to the printing invoice when the conditions are met.


           

Conditions

           

                   

  • Published at least 4 times a year

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  • The publisher is a non-profit community (as defined by the Tax Administration)

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  • Mainly for members or members of member communities

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  • Not a business activity – the magazine is not published as a trade

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                Note: the exemption applies to the printing of the magazine, not to layout or content production. The exemption isn't applied automatically – please mention it when ordering so we can account for it in the invoicing.

           


           

               

Note: we don't provide tax advice. This is general information – check your own association's situation with the Tax Administration or your accountant.

           

       


       

           

Who is the magazine for?

           

A saddle-stitched A4 magazine serves both regular communication and one-off publications.


           

                   

  • Associations, clubs and organisations

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  • Companies and organisations

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  • Event organisers and cultural operators

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  • Schools and training organisations

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  • Parishes and the public sector

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                Tip: a regularly published magazine strengthens member relations and your brand – and published four times a year it can also bring a tax benefit for the association.

           

       


   


   

   


       

           

Print file

           

Deliver your artwork as a print-ready PDF. We check every file personally before printing.


           

               

How to deliver the artwork:

               

Recommended Deliver the artwork as one PDF with all pages as single pages in the correct order – not as spreads. For example, a 16-page magazine = a 16-page PDF.

           


           

                   

  • File format: print-ready PDF, all pages as single pages

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  • Finished size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)

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  • Page count: divisible by four (8, 12, 16, 20…)

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  • Bleed: 3 mm on every edge

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  • Safe area: 3 mm in from the trim line

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  • Resolution: 300 dpi

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  • Colour space: CMYK recommended (RGB also fine)

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                Tip: place the pages in the PDF in final reading order, from front cover to back cover, so the magazine assembles correctly.

           

       


       

           

Frequently asked questions


           

               

                   

Is an association member magazine VAT-free?

                   

It can be. The sale of the print run of a non-profit association's member magazine is VAT-free (VAT Act section 56) when the magazine is published at least four times a year, mainly for members, and not as a business activity. Mention the exemption when ordering. This is not tax advice – check your situation with the Tax Administration.

               

           


           

               

                   

Why must the page count be divisible by four?

                   

In a saddle-stitched magazine, a sheet is folded and stapled in the middle, so one sheet produces four pages. That's why the total page count must be divisible by four. We add blank pages if needed.

               

           


           

               

                   

Should I deliver the artwork as single pages or spreads?

                   

Deliver the artwork as single pages, not spreads – preferably as one PDF with all pages in the correct reading order. For example, a 16-page magazine is a 16-page PDF.

               

           


           

               

                   

What is saddle stitching?

                   

In saddle stitching, the pages are folded and fastened in the middle with metal staples. It's a neat, durable and affordable way to bind a magazine, well suited to publications of about 8–64 pages.

               

           


           

               

                   

How fast will I get the magazines?

                   

Delivery time depends on the page count and print run. Many magazines are ready in a few business days, faster when urgent – we'll give you a schedule when we check the artwork.

               

           


       


   


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