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Rules for online and distance selling for businesses
The Competition and Market Authority (CMA)'s work aims to tackle potentially harmful online selling practices.
Information on methods used by fraudsters to target members of the public when using online financial and retail services.
Things to consider when buying and using products.
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
How online marketplaces will deal with VAT for goods from overseas that are sold to customers in the UK.
Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
What you need to do now that the eCommerce Directive no longer applies to the UK.
A 60-second summary on how to make sure you're in charge of the additional features your child can buy in app-based and online games.
Information and guidance on a range of medical devices for users and patients.
New laws to be introduced to ban unavoidable hidden fees to force businesses to be upfront with customers
This research explored the attitudes and experiences of individuals shopping online, including misrepresentation or undervaluation, and consumer awareness of VAT and customs requirements.
Find out about the VAT place of supply rules if your business sells digital services to private consumers.
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