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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.
Find UK trade data from HMRC. Look up data about imports, exports, commodities and traders.
How and when you'll pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) or Stamp Duty when you buy shares electronically or using a stock transfer form
When you buy shares, you usually pay a tax or duty of 0.5% on the…
You’ll pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) if you buy shares electronically…
You must pay Stamp Duty on your shares if: you buy shares through a stock…
You pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) or Stamp Duty at 1.5% if you…
How to award a contract when you buy G-Cloud or Digital Outcomes and Specialist services.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
How sellers deal with VAT for goods from overseas that they sell direct to customers in the UK.
Guidance for buyers and suppliers of cloud technology, digital outcomes, digital specialists, user research participants and labs.
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Rent a property at a discount to help with the cost of saving for a deposit to buy a home. Information on who is eligible and how to apply.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
The Voluntary Right to Buy (VRTB) Midlands pilot launched in August 2018, giving eligible housing association tenants in the East and West Midlands the opportunity to purchase their homes at Right to Buy level discounts. The pilot concluded in 2021.
How to check if an ivory item you are buying or hiring has been correctly registered or certified, and how to register as a new owner.
Find out about cover policy and indicators for countries and territories that are covered by UK Export Finance.
How to buy or acquire the assets of a dissolved company - how and when you can claim money or property, who to contact and the forms you need
Get information from your local council about the right to buy your council house or flat, including where to send the application form
Check the tariff classification for preparations put up for retail sale.
Register or renew registration with the Environment Agency to transport, buy, sell or broker waste.
Guidance for veterinary medicines manufacturers and wholesale dealers in GB on selling and supplying products placed on the EU and UK markets before 1 January 2021 and the evidence you may need to provide.
International trade mark registrations protected in the EU under the Madrid Protocol will no longer enjoy protection in the UK after 1 January 2021.
Official Statistics on the Help to Buy: ISA.
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