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You're required to keep records for all traded goods you declare to HMRC for four years, for duty and tax purposes and for government statistics.
What you need to do when making a full declaration to bring or receive goods into the UK.
How to apply for the different simplified declarations for exports and what you need for authorisation to use them.
Find out what you need to do when making a full declaration to send goods from the UK.
Find out how to charge and collect excise duty on fuel used in private pleasure craft and fuel used for private pleasure flying.
How to complete supplementary declarations for imports using aggregation.
Get your goods cleared by the National Clearance Hub when moving goods into, out of, or through the UK.
If you're moving goods outside the UK, you'll need to make an exit summary declaration if you've not fulfilled safety and security requirements with a full customs export declaration.
How to use the simplified declaration procedure when importing goods into the UK.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Find out about the different simplified declarations for imports and what you need to do to get authorisation to use them.
What the confirmation statement is and how to send your statement to Companies House.
Find out how to prove the originating status of your goods and check if you can claim preferential tariff treatment.
Get a declaration of presumed death if a person has been missing for at least 7 years or you think they've died - form N208, certificate of presumed death, appeal, complain
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
How to file an update statement for an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers.
Find out about safety and security requirements that apply to goods entering and exiting the UK.
How to claim a VAT refund in the UK if you're established outside the UK.
How to use the simplified declaration procedure when exporting goods from the UK.
If you are moving goods into Great Britain, into Northern Ireland from Great Britain, or into Northern Ireland from outside the EU, you'll need to make an entry summary declaration.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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