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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.
VAT, duty and customs declarations for goods received by post or courier - paying, collecting your goods, getting a refund and documents.
Anything posted or couriered to you from another country goes through…
You’ll be contacted by Royal Mail, Parcelforce or the courier company if…
Check that goods sent to you from outside the UK (or outside the UK and…
To qualify as gifts, goods must be: described as gifts on the customs…
Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families
Find a customs agent or fast parcel operator to help you with import and export declarations.
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.
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