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Find out about customs special procedures and outward processing that allow you to suspend, pay less or pay no duty on goods you import or export.
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…
This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version.
How the Valuation Office Agency calculates your rateable value for business rates.
How to apply to participate if you are a bike repairer.
Trade licence plates - who can use them, when they can be used and how to get a trade licence
Find out how to determine the place of supply of your services and how to deal with supplies of services which you receive from outside the UK.
What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured products you place on the market in Great Britain.
Find out when the Environment Agency classes a motor vehicle as waste and waste controls apply.
The Valuation Office Agency does not usually change your rateable value if your property is in a state of disrepair. There are however, exceptions to this.
Find examples to help landlords avoid common mistakes when working out and reporting income and profit from renting out a property.
How to account for VAT on vehicles and fuel you use for your business.
Buy your rented home through the Right to Shared Ownership scheme: who can apply, how to apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares, repairing and selling your home.
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
When you do and do not have to offer a refund, repair or replacement, unconditional refunds for online purchases, and penalties for deceiving customers
Use this list to check if you can claim a fixed amount of tax relief (also known as 'flat rate expenses') for your work expenses if you're an employee.
Find out about buying a home through shared ownership. Read about who can apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares and repairing and selling your home.
Find out if you need the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification to drive a lorry, bus or coach, or if you could be exempt.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
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