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Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families
You can use the British Forces Post Office (BFPO) to send a letter or…
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You must: use a printed address label or write the address clearly in…
You must complete a customs declaration if you’re sending a parcel. Write…
The cost of using British Forces Post Office (BFPO) depends on the size…
Not all UK online retailers are able to send things to a BFPO address.…
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Get free bluetongue testing for your animals if you're in a bluetongue zone.
Find out which museums or galleries that offer free admission are eligible for refunds under the VAT Refund Scheme.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
You may be able to pay no Customs Duty or a reduced amount of duty for goods you bring or receive into the UK, depending on what they are and what you do with them.
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
If you live in England and work you may be able to get free childcare for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old. Check if you're eligible and how and when to apply.
Find out about the different simplified declarations for imports and what you need to do to get authorisation to use them.
How to apply for a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
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