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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…
Read the Council Directive 2003/48/EC of 3 June 2003 on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments.
Check the tariff classification for surface-active preparation for washing the skin and the hair (gel 2-in-1).
Find out about gaining approval for a fair partial exemption special method if you deal with partial exemption for insurers.
Details of administrative agreements relating to VAT on certain specific transactions between members of trade bodies and HMRC.
Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
Check the tariff classification for all-terrain vehicles designed to be used as tractors.
Find out about the VAT liability of insurance transactions and insurance related services.
Find out about the VAT domestic reverse charge procedure which applies to the buying and selling of certain goods and services.
This collection brings together guidance and associated documents relating to alternative pricing
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Spain.
Check the tariff classification for preparations put up for retail sale.
Find out the scale rate expenses for accommodation and subsistence paid to employees who travel outside of the UK.
Find out about non-cash benefits in connection with termination of employment or from employer-financed retirement benefits scheme
Find out when you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Spain.
Find out about the legal background to expenses payments and benefits received by directors and employees.
Check the tariff classification for a defined daily dose of active substances.
How to charge and account for VAT on the movement of goods between Northern Ireland and EU member states (VAT Notice 725).
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