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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.
FCDO travel advice for Germany. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
Find out how to pay Air Passenger Duty.
Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
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.
Find out how to use sampling to calculate Air Passenger Duty using a Special Accounting Scheme.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
How consumers can reduce their energy costs by getting a group deal
Check if you need to register, send returns and pay Air Passenger Duty.
Reports on departmental spending over £500 with a government procurement card (GPC).
Find out the VAT liability for supplying ships, trains, aircraft and associated services in the UK.
Read about the UK Air Safety List to check which countries and airlines cannot fly planes to, from or in the UK
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