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Find out which museums or galleries that offer free admission are eligible for refunds under the VAT Refund Scheme.
Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
Find out about coronavirus (COVID-19) treatments available outside of hospital, including information on free prescriptions and lateral flow tests.
Tax advantages on employee share schemes including Share Incentive Plans, Save As You Earn, Company Share Option Plans and Enterprise Management Incentives
How to get VAT relief if you’re buying goods because of your disability.
A Debt Relief Order (DRO) is a solution to deal with personal debts you cannot pay. It helps you make a fresh start (with some restrictions).
How to tax a beneficial loan arrangement for a director or employee.
Explains how to apply for a free level 3 qualification. These courses could help you improve your wage outcomes and job prospects, and gain skills that employers value.
Order a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.
Check the list of voluntary and community sector organisations funded by HMRC who can give you extra support with your tax or claims such as tax credits or Child Benefit.
You can get a free TV licence if you're 75 or over and you get Pension Credit, or a discount if you're blind or in residential care - who qualifies, how to apply
Aircraft operators can apply for free allocation based on their historical aviation activity.
Find out about buying a home through shared ownership. Read about who can apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares and repairing and selling your home.
You can claim relief to pay no duty or VAT when importing laboratory animals intended for scientific research.
Find out more information on expenses, payments and benefits that are non-taxable.
Information on childcare for service families within the UK and overseas.
In the 10 years since the Forces Help To Buy scheme launched, over 30,000 families have so far benefitted from government support, with more than £450 million in interest free loans issued to service personnel to help them get onto...
As part of Dstl's commitment to improving access to technologies, we're making some of our intellectual property (IP) available for free.
How to use Method 1 to work out the customs value of your imported goods if you're an importer or clearing agent.
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