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CMA provisionally clears Copart’s completed purchase of Hills Motors following new evidence
Complete this form to let the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) know when you have recovered any wreck material.
The CMA has cleared the completed purchase of Hills Motors by Copart after an in-depth phase 2 investigation
Find out when the Environment Agency classes a motor vehicle as waste and waste controls apply.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
Report wreck material to the Receiver of Wreck - what counts as wreck material, fines and deadline
Scrap your vehicle at an authorised treatment facility if it’s reached the end of its life and you want to dispose of it
Find out the VAT liability for supplying ships, trains, aircraft and associated services in the UK.
The CMA investigated the completed acquisition by Copart, Inc. of Green Parts Specialist Holdings Ltd (Hills Motors).
How you should account for VAT on goods that are lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.
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