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You may be able to pay no Customs Duty or a reduced amount of duty for goods you bring or receive into the UK, depending on what they are and what you do with them.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
If you’re a VAT registered business, check if you can temporarily reduce the rate of VAT on supplies relating to hospitality, accommodation, or admission to certain attractions.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
How to account for VAT if you’re a contractor or subcontractor installing energy-saving materials and grant-funded heating equipment.
Find out when you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.
Guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
These documents explain how OHID is approaching reduction and food and drink reformulation as part of the government’s obesity strategy.
Examples to show how some local authorities and their partners have integrated elements of parent conflict provision into mainstream services for families.
Public health principles for reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace.
This notice explains when protective equipment is zero-rated and children's car seats and travel systems are reduced-rated at 5% VAT.
Reduced Earnings Allowance can help if your income falls because of a work-related accident or disease - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim
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.
Check which attractions are eligible for the temporary reduced rate of VAT from 15 July 2020.
Work out how much annual allowance you get for your pension savings for 2016 to 2017 and each later tax year.
Guidance on the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 social rent reduction.
Foresight project looking at how science can reduce the impacts of natural disasters.
You can use the bulk import reduced data set to declare one or more low value parcels in a single import declaration when you import goods to Great Britain.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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