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You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you are importing or presenting a decoration or award in the UK.
Check the tariff classification for decorative articles for Christmas trees.
Information on how to apply for the Affordable Homes Programme 2021 to 2026.
Find out how to determine the place of supply of your services and how to deal with supplies of services which you receive from outside the UK.
How to hire a court in the UK for filming, events and wedding receptions.
How schools can get value for money, avoid fees and find local agencies who complete thorough background and safeguarding checks.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Find out which items you can or cannot claim a VAT refund for under the DIY Housebuilders' Scheme.
You can renew a registered design or restore a design that's expired with the Intellectual Property Office
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
Find out if relief is available for goods using Temporary Admission and if your goods require you to be established inside or outside the UK.
Check the tariff classification for lighting strings or light chains used for Christmas trees.
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 technical information about the VAT reverse charge if you buy or sell building and construction services.
Find out when transactions involving land and buildings are exempt from VAT.
Use this form to renew a design registration.
Find what you or your business may need before you hire someone to act directly or indirectly on your behalf.
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