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Tax and reporting rules for employers allowing private use of heavy goods vehicles by employees
To apply for an HGV vehicle licence download and fill in form V85 and apply in person at a Post Office that deals with vehicle tax.
Register for the HGV levy and pre-pay your levy
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
This tax information and impact note is about a further suspension of the heavy goods vehicle levy.
This tax information and impact note is about introducing a new reformed HGV levy from August 2023, following the end of levy suspension period.
Using retractable or foldable aerodynamic rear devices on heavy goods vehicles.
Information about how to pay the HGV levy for non-UK HGVs.
Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.
Type approval, individual (IVA), motorcycle single vehicle approval, voluntary approval, certificate of initial fitness, accessibility approval, fees, forms, replacement certificates
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
The HGV levy ensures all HGVs from 12 tonnes and over make a contribution when they use UK roads.
Application form to tax a HGV.
Apply to get a first ministry plate and plating certificate for a new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) so you can book its first MOT.
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