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Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
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.
Find out if you can declare personal goods orally or by conduct.
If you’re importing commercial samples from countries outside the UK, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
Guidance and forms about importing and exporting goods, customs declarations, duties and tariffs. Including carriers and freight forwarders, storing goods, Freeports and commodity codes.
What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
Find out what you need to do when importing goods from outside the UK to a customs warehouse.
A checklist for musical artists and accompanying staff working, performing or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing clothing expenses and benefits, including uniforms and protective clothing
The CMA has issued an infringement decision after investigating suspected anti-competitive behaviour in relation to the sale of Leicester City FC-branded products and merchandise in the United Kingdom.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
How sellers deal with VAT for goods from overseas that they sell direct to customers in the UK.
You may be able to pay no Customs Duty or a reduced amount of duty for goods you bring or receive into the UK, depending on what they are and what you do with them.
Find VAT technical guidance.
How to account for VAT if you buy in and resell travel facilities as a principal or undisclosed agent.
Withhold tax on payments to foreign entertainers and sportspersons when they exceed their personal allowance and how to make payments to HMRC.
Check what you need to do when exporting commercial goods from Northern Ireland in your accompanied baggage to outside the EU.
Find out what you need to do when bringing commercial goods into Northern Ireland in your accompanied baggage from Great Britain or from outside the EU.
This amended guidance was issued under s 182 of the Licensing Act 2003.
Things to consider when buying and using products.
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