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Ensuring that meters register the correct quantity of gas and electricity consumed.
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage discharge treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to a surface water.
Using open standards to improve how government shares data and provides services.
You can buy the British standards at a 30% discount.
Find out about the zero rate of VAT for certain electronic publications.
If you're an electricity producer or energy supplier, check if you should register, send returns and pay the levy. Also, find out how to change or cancel a registration.
Organisational definitions of terms concerned with risk and risk-related matters.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
Find out about partial exemption and the methods and calculations to use to see how much input tax you can recover.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Standard rules and bespoke permits for using, treating, storing and disposing of waste. Check if you need a permit and find out how to apply.
We develop and deliver assessments for children in education between reception and the end of key stage 2. STA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Education .
Find out about the transitional guidance on VAT treatment of transactions of specified supplies of finance and insurance services.
Directives, regulations, policies and guidance relating to the procurement of supplies, services and works for the public sector.
The types of permit available, how much they cost and how to apply for your environmental permit.
Information about the open standards chosen for use in government technology.
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