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Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.
You must have motor insurance to drive your vehicle on UK roads. Third…
If you have an accident causing damage or injury you must give the…
If you’re driving in most European countries All UK vehicle insurance…
You must have motor insurance for your vehicle if you use it on roads and…
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Find out about the VAT liability of insurance transactions and insurance related services.
If you buy or sell second-hand vehicles, find out how other products and circumstances affect the scheme and how you account for VAT. (VAT Notice 718)
Insuring an insolvent's property.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing company cars, including fuel
Upper Tribunal tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Adam Johnson and Judge Thomas Scott on 26 March 2024
Scrap your vehicle at an authorised treatment facility if it’s reached the end of its life and you want to dispose of it
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
Find out about gaining approval for a fair partial exemption special method if you deal with partial exemption for insurers.
Check if you can supervise friends or family learning to drive a car, what the rules are, how to prepare the car, and how to plan your practice sessions.
What it covers, eligibility, how to get a quote and how to apply.
Pass Plus is a practical course to improve your driving skills - once completed you may get a discount on your car insurance
FCDO travel advice for Kuwait. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out when the Environment Agency classes a motor vehicle as waste and waste controls apply.
How to get compensation if you've been injured as a result of an accident or injury when someone else is to blame.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
How to tax mileage allowance payments and passenger payments for employee business travel.
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