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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…
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…
Check which rates of Air Passenger Duty you need to pay if you’re a plane operator, and how to fill in your return to HMRC.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
Check which flights to treat as connected for Air Passenger Duty Returns and payments.
Check which types of passengers or flights are exempt from Air Passenger Duty.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
Guidance to help aircraft operators understand and meet their compliance obligations under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS).
Read about the UK Air Safety List to check which countries and airlines cannot fly planes to, from or in the UK
Find out the VAT liability for supplying ships, trains, aircraft and associated services in the UK.
Your rights as a passenger when travelling to the European Union.
Find out how to make tax and duty-free supplies to NATO visiting forces, NATO International Military Headquarters and US military cemeteries in the UK.
Find out about other simplifications you can apply for with consignor or consignee status.
How to account for VAT if you buy in and resell travel facilities as a principal or undisclosed agent.
Guidance to help UK administered aeroplane operators comply with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
Apply for an emergency travel document if you're outside the UK and have not got a valid British passport - apply online, how to apply, fee, timings
Find out about the different types of delivery costs, and which ones you must include or exclude in the customs value if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
Understand how trading conditions and insurance can limit the financial risk for freight forwarders.
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
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