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Get help to classify various items of iron and steel, primarily those classified under chapter 72.
Guidance on commonly raised issues in relation to the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
Contact your council for a licence to deal scrap metal from regular premises in Scotland
Illegal Teesside scrap site with hundreds of cars piled up must now be cleared following Environment Agency investigation.
Get help to classify various types of wood for import and export.
Selling or giving away an asset you claimed capital allowances on - balancing charges, balancing allowances, closing your business, how to claim and pay tax on your tax return
Arrange a special collection for large waste items - most councils will collect things like old sofas, fridges or washing machines for a fee
The T8 exemption allows you to treat small amounts of waste end-of-life tyres for recovery by baling, shredding, peeling, shaving or granulating.
How councils and national park authorities should deal with the removal of abandoned vehicles from land in the open air and roads.
Check what classifies as plastic, recycled plastic and packaging components, and if the packaging you manufacture or import is subject to the tax.
Find out about the VAT liability of insurance transactions and insurance related services.
You can claim relief on Customs Duty, VAT and Excise Duty if you're importing goods for testing, analysis or examination to the UK.
Rules to follow if you put batteries, including batteries in vehicles or appliances, on the UK market for the first time.
How you should account for VAT on goods that are lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.
Find out when you can use rebated diesel, biodiesel or kerosene in vehicles and other machinery.
How to work out the balancing charge when you dispose of or sell plant or machinery after claiming allowances for them.
Guidance for local authorities relevant to the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
Tell DVLA you've sold your vehicle or transferred it to a new registered keeper (owner), or that you've bought a vehicle
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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