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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…
FCDO travel advice for Romania. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice…
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit.
The rules about product labelling - including special rules for retailers and manufacturers in different business sectors (like food, jewellery and toys)
Things to consider when buying and using products.
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
Apply for an import certificate to import a medicinal product into the UK for veterinary use.
How to use Method 1 to work out the customs value of your imported goods if you're an importer or clearing agent.
How to display number or licence plates, get plates made up, replace lost, damaged or stolen plates, and the national letters, flags and symbols you can display.
Find out when you can zero rate VAT for advertisements and goods used for the collection of donations.
What UK drivers need to do to drive when visiting the EU
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
How you import from and export to Iceland.
Guidance on prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
New laws to be introduced to ban unavoidable hidden fees to force businesses to be upfront with customers
Guidance for businesses.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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