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A temporary export bar has been placed on Michael Rysbrack’s sculpture of two ‘putti’ supporting an architrave
Find out which disposals of assets from historic houses are within the scope of VAT.
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
This series brings together all documents relating to Treasure and portable antiquities statistics
Find out how to value your goods to help when working out the VAT due when importing goods into the UK.
Ownership of the Ministry of Defence Art Collection transferred to museums and public bodies in 2017.
Check if your item is a ‘worked specimen’ and does not need an Article 10 certificate for commercial use of endangered species.
Annual statistics on the number of finds of treasure and portable antiquities reported and recorded through the Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023 and 2024.
The Treasure Valuation Committee (TVC), comprising of independent antiques or coin experts and a representative of the hobby of metal-detecting, establishes the likely market value of each treasure find. A reward of this value can then be made to the...
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you’re permanently importing museum and gallery exhibits into the UK.
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