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You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
How to use VAT margin schemes - records you need to keep, invoicing and VAT return reporting
VAT margin schemes tax the difference between what you paid for an item…
You can only use a margin scheme for: second-hand goods works of art…
You must keep the usual VAT records when you use a margin scheme. You must…
You must show any goods you bought or sold using a margin scheme on your…
Restrictions on items you can take into a court or tribunal building; going through security
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
How to comply with hallmarking law if your business supplies items described as precious metal (gold, silver, platinum or palladium).
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Find out how to value your goods to help when working out the VAT due when importing goods into the UK.
Guidance for Trading Standards officers on how to enforce the hallmarking law.
This guidance is to help you know how to recognise a hallmark and who to contact about your consumer rights.
Briefing from the British Hallmarking Council to the Department of Trade and Industry concerning the draft EU Directive.
The British Library (BL) is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s largest libraries. Its collections include more than 150 million items, in over 400 languages including books, magazines, manuscripts, maps, music scores, newspapers, patents,...
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
You need a certificate to export rough diamonds.
Export controls on goods that can be used for torture or capital punishment.
The British Hallmarking Council's HALO award 2023 is open for submissions.
Guidance for exporting nuclear equipment, material and technology that appears on what is known as the 'Trigger List'.
If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
Declaration of intent from the British Hallmarking Council and Assay Offices among others, based on the proposals in the EU Directive.
An update from the government on industry-led measures to improve player protections with regards to loot boxes in video games.
We handle cases relating to intellectual property disputes about: patents registered designs plant varieties If the amount sought (damages) is under £500,000 then the case can also be heard by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court . If the amount sought...
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