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VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
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Guidance for infrastructure operators and motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers.
Find out what VAT should be charged on supplies of fuel and power if you're a supplier or a user.
Find out about the legal definitions of biofuel products, excise duty rates and the roles and responsibilities of producers from 1 April 2022.
The available data on the environmental fate, behaviour and toxicity of 5 groups of petroleum products is reviewed
This series brings together all documents relating to road fuel and other petroleum product price statistics.
Monthly and annual prices of road fuels and fuels used for home heating, plus an index of crude oil prices.
How to account for VAT if your business allows goods and services to be used for temporary or permanent private use.
How to store oil, design standards for tanks and containers, where to locate and how to protect them, and capacity of bunds and drip trays.
A list of goods and services showing which rates of VAT apply and which items are exempt or outside the scope of VAT.
The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Order regulates renewable fuels used for transport.
Learn about the benefits of E10 petrol and use our vehicle checker to confirm whether your vehicle is compatible with E10.
Crude oil and petroleum products: imports by product 1920 to 2022
Find out how to charge and collect excise duty on fuel used in private pleasure craft and fuel used for private pleasure flying.
You can claim relief on Customs Duty, VAT and Excise Duty if you're importing goods for testing, analysis or examination to the UK.
Find out about the requirements and obligations for warehousekeepers of motor and heating fuels in the UK.
Licence allowing the export of a range of dual-use items in support of contracts within the oil and gas industry.
The regulations and main exemptions for drivers transporting diesel, petrol and kerosene by road (note 23).
Claiming tax relief on expenses you have to pay for your work, like uniforms, tools, travel and working from home costs.
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