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Buy or sell a vehicle, check a used vehicle, written off vehicles, scrapping a vehicle
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) - retailer and wholesaler responsibilities, waste collection and compliance schemes.
You have certain responsibilities if you sell electrical and electronic…
You must offer to take back waste of the same type as the item your…
You can set up a ‘designated collection facility’ (DCF) where your…
You can use the Distributor Takeback Scheme (DTS) instead of providing a…
If you fail to comply with the waste electrical and electronic equipment…
How to dispose of household waste legally. Check your council’s website for bin collection, bulky waste collection. What you must do if using private companies
Relief from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if you buy new business assets with the proceeds from selling old ones, check if you're eligible, how to claim
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 government-owned property, buildings or land that's available to rent or buy, or contest its use
How to use VAT margin schemes - records you need to keep, invoicing and VAT return reporting
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Supporting the Armed Forces onto the home ownership ladder.
Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
How to buy or acquire the assets of a dissolved company - how and when you can claim money or property, who to contact and the forms you need
How to send returns to the Environment Agency and waste producer if you receive or dispose of hazardous waste.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
Scrap your vehicle at an authorised treatment facility if it’s reached the end of its life and you want to dispose of it
If you buy second-hand vehicles, find out how to use a margin scheme to account for VAT (VAT Notice 718/1).
Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
Buy a vehicle - how to check you’re not buying a stolen vehicle. Registering, taxing and insuring your vehicle.
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