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Retailers can calculate the VAT they have to record in their account per day or week instead of for each sale
If you sell goods you must calculate how much VAT to record in your VAT…
Who can use it You can use this scheme if you can identify the VAT rate…
Who can use it You can only use this scheme if you buy goods for resale.…
Who can use it You might want to use this scheme if you make a small…
Individual retailers can sign up to restrict access to products containing acids and other corrosive substances.
CMA review indicates that some independent and smaller grocery retailers are failing to display clear and accurate prices.
Find out about the Direct Calculation VAT Retail Schemes 1 and 2, how they work and what records you must keep.
Find out when goods can be zero-rated if they’re sold to overseas visitors for personal use by a VAT-registered business in Northern Ireland (VAT Notice 704).
Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
Trading hours for retailers, restrictions on Sunday opening and public holiday opening in England, Wales and Scotland
How the supply of medical devices from Great Britain into Northern Ireland works.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2024/25 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.
How to comply with hallmarking law if your business supplies items described as precious metal (gold, silver, platinum or palladium).
Find out if you’re a high value dealer and need to register with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
Find out the general rules for the Point of Sale Retail Scheme, how the scheme works, records you must keep and how to work out your VAT.
Check the tariff classification for preparations put up for retail sale.
The rules about product labelling - including special rules for retailers and manufacturers in different business sectors (like food, jewellery and toys)
Guidance for suppliers and dealers.
Provides guidance on planning for retail and other town centre uses.
This strategy sets out our vision of the role of the retail market in achieving net zero.
Retail Book Stationery and Allied Trades Employees Association trade union: annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
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