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Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
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Check which software packages you can use to keep VAT records and submit your VAT Returns.
Find a customs agent or express operator to help you with import and export declarations.
Specifications and guidelines for Real Time Information internet submissions and for the outgoing Data Provisioning Service.
Find out what the Self Assessment for Agents online service is for, what you can do in the service and how to do it.
Get help classifying computers, inkjet and toner cartridges and their components.
Check a list of software developers who can provide Customs Declaration Service software.
Find out if you need to create a unique user ID and password to submit your Self Assessment tax return using commercial software.
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