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Find out what you need to do when importing commercial goods into Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
Read about businesses that have participated in support schemes funded by the UK government.
Prove the origin of your goods if you’re trading with a country that has a trade agreement with the UK, or is covered by the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
We advance prosperity by ensuring no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance, doing that sustainably and at no net cost to the taxpayer.
Find UK trade data from HMRC. Look up data about imports, exports, commodities and traders.
Find out how to submit brand details to HMRC for Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream, Irish Poteen, Somerset Cider Brandy and Single Malt Welsh Whisky if you're a verified bottler.
If you import or export goods, find out if you can use a margin scheme to account for VAT. (VAT Notice 718)
How online marketplaces will deal with VAT for goods from overseas that are sold to customers in the UK.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Intellectual property research publications commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) covering trade marks and brands.
The UK is a potential market for many goods and services from Africa.
Find out if the goods you're declaring to inward or outward processing are classed as sensitive goods.
Information on rules to stop companies from reducing UK tax by diverting profits to tax shelters and preferential regimes, and the exemptions.
Bringing in goods for personal use when you travel to the UK from abroad - types of tax and duty, duty free, EU and non-EU arrivals, banned and restricted goods.
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
This is a tax on insurers and covers general insurance premiums. Find out about rates, exemptions, registering, record keeping and payments.
If you’re importing commercial samples from countries outside the UK, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
You can only import certain goods using an ATA Carnet to claim relief under temporary admission in the UK. Some goods have special conditions attached.
How to claim a VAT refund in the UK if you're established outside the UK.
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