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Check the tariff classification for plates made of fine bone china.
Trade licence plates - who can use them, when they can be used and how to get a trade licence
Trade licence plates are number plates you can use on vehicles your…
All trade licences expire on either 30 June or 31 December. You cannot get…
You can only use trade plates on vehicles that: are safe to drive…
You can get replacement plates if yours have been lost, stolen or damaged.…
You can renew your licence for: 6 months, if it runs out in June 6 or 12…
If you only want to change your business address, download and complete…
Your licence will end if you either: let your licence expire without…
Apply to get replacement heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or trailer plating certificates or ministry plates if the originals have been lost or damaged.
Changes to the duty codes for certain heavy plate of non-alloy or other alloy steel, originating in the People’s Republic of China.
The certificate of conformity ensures the free movement of goods and must be supplied to the buyer of a new vehicle when the vehicle is delivered.
Get a private number plate for your vehicle - buy a number plate, transfer a number plate
Taking your car out of the UK - when VAT is not payable on a car you're exporting, procedures, registration and vehicle tax.
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
Find out how to prove the originating status of your goods and check if you can claim preferential tariff treatment.
Find out how you can import goods with a specific authorised use and pay less duty.
Use this form to tell DVLA of extra outlets attached to your main business.
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
Application form for motor traders and vehicle testers for duplicate or replacement trade licence or plates.
Get help to classify plastics for import and export.
Report you’ve changed a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or trailer chassis, weight, tyres or brakes (a ‘notifiable alteration’) or change the weight you can carry.
Find out how to move your goods from inward processing into free circulation, another special procedure or re-export.
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.
What you need to do to export or move food, drink and agricultural products.
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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