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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…
How consumers can reduce their energy costs by getting a group deal
How all state-funded schools in England can get impartial help and advice from Department for Education (DfE) procurement specialists.
Find out what the main Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reliefs are for land or property transactions.
GBS product specifications: mandatory for central government departments and related organisations; encouraged for wider public sector.
Relief from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if you buy new business assets with the proceeds from selling old ones, check if you're eligible, how to claim
How to avoid bias when buying services.
How we work with buyers and suppliers to improve the way technology is bought across government and the public sector.
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...
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
Resources to help you buy goods and services for your school, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.
How to get VAT relief if you’re buying goods because of your disability.
Your purchasing strategy must show you’ve considered commercial and technology aspects, and contractual limitations.
Accounting for VAT using retail schemes if you're a VAT-registered business and you cannot account for VAT using normal accounting.
Rent a property at a discount to help with the cost of saving for a deposit to buy a home. Information on who is eligible and how to apply.
Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
How to get the VAT back on goods you buy in Northern Ireland from shops that offer tax-free shopping (VAT Notice 704/1).
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
Apply for compensation if you own property near the proposed High Speed 2 route, Phase 1 or 2 - what you can claim for, eligibility, how to apply
How to use the Digital Marketplace to find cloud technology and specialist services for digital projects.
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