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When to exclude and include the buying commission in the customs value and account for import VAT if you’re an importer paying fees to your buying agent.
Your purchasing strategy must show you’ve considered commercial and technology aspects, and contractual limitations.
Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
How to account for VAT if you're a supplier and accept purchasing cards, or a business that buys goods and services using a purchasing card.
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
Buying Solutions is now a part of the Government Procurement Service.
How we work with buyers and suppliers to improve the way technology is bought across government and the public sector.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
How to work out the customs value of imported goods that are free of charge, used, rented or leased if you're an importer or clearing agent.
Find out the rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify goods which qualify for lower or no Customs Duty.
This toolkit helps both those who buy food and catering services for the public sector and potential suppliers.
How to use Method 1 to work out the customs value of your imported goods if you're an importer or clearing agent.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
Find out how to work out what VAT to charge when goods are sold if you’re an online marketplace operator.
How councils can deal with abandoned shopping and luggage trolleys, including who to consult, disposal and claiming costs.
Accounting for VAT using retail schemes if you're a VAT-registered business and you cannot account for VAT using normal accounting.
How online marketplaces will deal with VAT for goods from overseas that are sold to customers in the UK.
How sellers deal with VAT for goods from overseas that they sell direct to customers in the UK.
The guide to VAT rules and procedures.
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