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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…
Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV
You must follow rules on data protection if your business stores or uses…
You must keep any data you collect on staff secure - lock paper records in…
You must be able to justify monitoring staff at work, which could include:…
If your business uses CCTV, you must register your details with the…
For more information and advice: read the Information Commissioner’s…
Financial support for traders and farmers from intervention and Private Storage Aid schemes
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.
Find out what you need to do when importing goods from outside the UK to a customs warehouse.
Product Recall for 24H Outdoor Online Store Life Jacket sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of drowning.
What you need to do to start a business: choose a legal structure, see if you need licences and insurance, learn about reliefs and benefits
Personal data an employer can keep about an employee, and employee rights to see this information under data protection rules
Find out what you need to do and how to apply to operate a customs warehouse when importing to the UK.
What action you need to take regarding data protection and data flows with the EU/EEA.
How to pay the VAT due on your Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) VAT Return and the time it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.
How to account for VAT if your business allows goods and services to be used for temporary or permanent private use.
How to get the VAT back on goods you buy in Northern Ireland from shops that offer tax-free shopping (VAT Notice 704/1).
Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
How to pay the VAT due on your One Stop Shop VAT (OSS) Return and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.
How we treat your personal information and how to check what details we hold.
An explanation of how UKHSA processes your personal data when you apply to access it for secondary purposes
The Data Protection Act (DPA) controls how personal information can be used and your rights to ask for information about yourself
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