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Find out how you can import alcohol into the UK and the duty and VAT you need to pay for each method.
Apply for the sale of alcohol to be made the responsibility of a management committee instead of a premises supervisor.
Advice for British people living in Qatar, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
FCDO travel advice for United Arab Emirates. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check the rates of duty for beer, cider, spirits, wine and other fermented products.
Use the online service or print and post form (EX597) to claim relief on excise duty when you use alcohol in the production or manufacture of eligible articles.
Find the full rates of duty and calculation examples that apply if you make, import or hold beer, cider, spirits, wine or other fermented products.
Check the list of alcohol wholesalers in the Isle of Man that have approval under the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS).
If you trade in draught products, find out if you could pay a reduced rate of Alcohol Duty.
Application forms and guidance for holding a temporary event.
The figures you’ll need and how to use them to work out your discounted duty rates.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
How to comment on an alcohol licence or ask for an existing licence to be reviewed - what you need to do, who to apply to and what happens at licensing hearings
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