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Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
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…
Find out when you need to charge VAT and at what rate if you supply food and drink for the purposes of catering or as a takeaway.
If you’re a VAT registered business, check if you can temporarily reduce the rate of VAT on supplies relating to hospitality, accommodation, or admission to certain attractions.
How the government monitors imports into the UK.
In most developing countries, the agricultural sector is critical to drive both economic growth and human development outcomes for rapid poverty reduction.
How to approach sampling ambient air and the sampling and analytical techniques to use.
How sellers deal with VAT for goods from overseas that they sell direct to customers in the UK.
Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) helps homeowners on certain benefits pay interest on loans or mortgages - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim.
A list of goods and services showing which rates of VAT apply and which items are exempt or outside the scope of VAT.
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