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Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
This amended guidance was issued under s 182 of the Licensing Act 2003.
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
Find the origin rules that your goods must meet to qualify for the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
Find out when you can zero rate books and other forms of printed matter.
Check if your import, export or re-export needs a permit or certificate under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Find out what goods you do not value when when working out the VAT due on import to the UK.
What personal possessions (chattels) you need to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on, how to work out your gain
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
How to claim a VAT refund in the UK if you're established outside the UK.
This guidance is to help you know how to recognise a hallmark and who to contact about your consumer rights.
If you provide services to a seller or buyer in the UK, find out about the auctioneers' VAT margin scheme and how to account for VAT (VAT notice 718/2).
How to work out the customs value for Customs Duty, import VAT and trade statistics if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
Find out which postage stamps are free of VAT and when VAT must be applied to stamps, stamped stationery and other philatelic supplies.
If you make supplies of second hand goods, works of art or antiques and collectors items you can choose to use this simplified margin scheme to account for VAT.
Find out how to account for VAT when you rent out and part-exchange pre-recorded video cassette films.
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