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There’s a ban on supplying luxury goods to anyone in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) or Syria, directly or indirectly.
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…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
Apply for a Scale-up Worker visa if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a fast-growing UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
A Scale-up Worker visa allows you to come to the UK to do an eligible job…
You must meet all of the following requirements to be eligible for a…
You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of the English language when…
When you apply for a Scale-up Worker visa, you’ll need to have enough…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: your certificate of sponsorship…
You must apply online for a Scale-up Worker visa. Check which documents…
Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…
You’ll need to apply to update your Scale-up Worker visa if you want to…
You can usually apply to extend your Scale-up Worker visa if both of the…
You might be able to apply to change (‘switch’) to a Scale-up Worker visa…
How the government supports the development of carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) in the UK and internationally.
Great week for British luxury, design and retail.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
The government is committing £500,000 to help UK professionals such as architects, auditors and accountants export their services around the world
How to apply for a discretionary grant where the dissolved company can be restored. (Company has been dissolved for less than six years)
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Help your team understand why they need to meet the website and mobile app accessibility regulations.
You need a certificate to export rough diamonds.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
The Department for Business and Trade has announced the 10 SME winners of the 2024 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards.
Centralised guidance for SMEs and departments on government’s commitment to support start-ups and small businesses via government procurement, and commit to paying them on time.
FCDO travel advice for El Salvador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch visits Aston Martin HQ in Warwickshire after announcing £9million in government funding, supporting over 2,500 local jobs in auto tech.
Britain’s most sought-after luxury fashion designers will join a landmark trade mission to Japan to boost exports to the Japanese market ahead of the G7 summit.
FCDO travel advice for Haiti. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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