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Tax and reporting rules for employers allowing private use of heavy goods vehicles by employees
Application form to tax a HGV.
Using retractable or foldable aerodynamic rear devices on heavy goods vehicles.
Register and pay for the HGV levy
Type approval, individual (IVA), motorcycle single vehicle approval, voluntary approval, certificate of initial fitness, accessibility approval, fees, forms, replacement certificates
Information about how to pay the HGV levy for non-UK HGVs.
The HGV levy ensures all HGVs from 12 tonnes and over make a contribution when they use UK roads.
This tax information and impact note is about increases to the Vehicle Excise Duty rates for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), trade licences and HGV Levy by the Retail Price Index in 2025 to 2026.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
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