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Find out which disposals of assets from historic houses are within the scope of VAT.
Find out how to value your goods to help when working out the VAT due when importing goods into the UK.
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
Find out which postage stamps are free of VAT and when VAT must be applied to stamps, stamped stationery and other philatelic supplies.
What personal possessions (chattels) you need to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on, how to work out your gain
This series brings together all documents relating to Treasure and portable antiquities statistics
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you’re permanently importing museum and gallery exhibits into the UK.
Find UK trade data from HMRC. Look up data about imports, exports, commodities and traders.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
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