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Find out which postage stamps are free of VAT and when VAT must be applied to stamps, stamped stationery and other philatelic supplies.
Find out how to apply VAT to charges for postage, delivery services and how to treat direct marketing services involving distribution of printed matter.
VAT, duty and customs declarations for goods received by post or courier - paying, collecting your goods, getting a refund and documents.
International Pension Centre contact details for pension enquiries if you've lived or worked abroad
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When penalties are charged for late or incorrect Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) notices, and how these penalties are worked out.
How to pay your Stamp Duty Reserve Tax and the time it takes for payment to reach HMRC.
How to move goods, in parcels or large letters, between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
Find out when and how late submission penalties and late payment interest are charged and actions to take if you disagree.
Find out how to send post or a parcel to someone outside of the UK.
OTS reports on progress with their review on how to reform Stamp Duty to eliminate the need for physical stamping.
Find out how to report and pay VAT due on the distance sales of goods from Northern Ireland to consumers in the EU using the One Stop Shop (OSS) Union scheme.
Guidance for haulage companies and commercial drivers moving accompanied (self-drive) RoRo freight and unaccompanied RoRo freight between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the European Union.
Find out if you can claim relief from Stamp Duty Land Tax when buying land or buildings in a Freeport or Investment Zone special tax site in England.
Find out about other simplifications you can apply for with consignor or consignee status.
If you're registered for the VAT Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) in the EU and sell eligible low value goods into Northern Ireland, use this service to tell HMRC your VAT IOSS registration number.
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