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How to apply for approval for a suitably qualified person (SQP) retailer premises to sell or supply animal medicines.
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…
We have introduced a business rates holiday for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses.
Guidance on prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2024/25 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Shanks on 16 April 2024.
Find out how to qualify for drawback and what you'll need to do to make a claim on duty you have already paid.
How to get the VAT back on goods you buy in Northern Ireland from shops that offer tax-free shopping (VAT Notice 704/1).
Find out about the types of fundraising donations that charities and community amateur sports clubs (CASCs) can and cannot claim Gift Aid on.
How to fill in your Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) VAT Return and the records you need to keep when reporting the VAT due on imports of low value goods to consumers in the EU, Northern Ireland, or both.
How to register for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme to sell or move food to Northern Ireland.
Check if you can get a reduction in your business rates bill with business rates relief and find out how to apply.
Trading hours for retailers, restrictions on Sunday opening and public holiday opening in England, Wales and Scotland
How to cancel or make changes to your VAT Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) Scheme registration.
Legal requirement for the sale of veterinary medicines on the internet and the VMD Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS).
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