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Restrictions during lockdowns impacted where we could spend our money, pushing up the proportion of online retail sales to an all-time high. This article analyses RSI, CHAPS, and Revolut data to explore what people were spending their money on from...
The Competition and Market Authority (CMA)'s work aims to tackle potentially harmful online selling practices.
What you need to do now that the eCommerce Directive no longer applies to the UK.
This research explored the attitudes and experiences of individuals shopping online, including misrepresentation or undervaluation, and consumer awareness of VAT and customs requirements.
This article compares the trends and emerging patterns between retail sales data and internet access data, looking specifically at the growth in online sales.
Information on methods used by fraudsters to target members of the public when using online financial and retail services.
How to pay the VAT due on your One Stop Shop VAT (OSS) Return and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.
How online marketplaces will deal with VAT for goods from overseas that are sold to customers in the UK.
Find out how to work out what VAT to charge when goods are sold if you’re an online marketplace operator.
New laws to be introduced to ban unavoidable hidden fees to force businesses to be upfront with customers
How to pay the VAT due on your Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) VAT Return and the time it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.
Find out about the VAT Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) Scheme and registering to report and pay VAT due on imports of low value goods to consumers in the EU, Northern Ireland, or both.
Rules for online and distance selling for businesses
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
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