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Find out how to apply VAT to charges for postage, delivery services and how to treat direct marketing services involving distribution of printed matter.
Information on how to request assistance from NSDR.
Find a customs agent or fast parcel operator to help you with import and export declarations.
VAT, duty and customs declarations for goods received by post or courier - paying, collecting your goods, getting a refund and documents.
Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families
Find out about the Industry Security Assurance Centre (ISAC) and its associated responsibilities.
Check what customs charges apply when using a fast parcel operator to make import and export customs declarations.
How and when you can apply zero-rated VAT to exported goods.
Find out how you can hire a person or business to deal with customs for you.
How to charge and account for VAT on the movement of goods between Northern Ireland and EU member states (VAT Notice 725).
How to account for VAT on services when a vehicle, ship or aircraft is provided, together with a driver or crew for the transport of goods.
Understand how trading conditions and insurance can limit the financial risk for freight forwarders.
How to move goods, in parcels or large letters, between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
We support civil servants who run the front line services that citizens use, such as processing visas, passports and driving licences. Operational Delivery Profession is part of the Civil Service .
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.
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