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Check if your item is a ‘worked specimen’ and does not need an Article 10 certificate for commercial use of endangered species.
How to apply for a licence to export cultural goods, including antiques, furniture and archaeological items.
What you need to do to buy, sell or hire out items made of or containing ivory in the UK.
Find out how to value your goods to help when working out the VAT due when importing goods into the UK.
Find out which disposals of assets from historic houses are within the scope of VAT.
What personal possessions (chattels) you need to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on, how to work out your gain
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
How to use VAT margin schemes - records you need to keep, invoicing and VAT return reporting
If you make supplies of second hand goods, works of art or antiques and collectors items you can choose to use this simplified margin scheme to account for VAT.
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
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