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Find out about clearance applications and how to apply to HMRC for advance confirmation of an exempt distribution when a company purchases its own shares.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
Rent a property at a discount to help with the cost of saving for a deposit to buy a home. Information on who is eligible and how to apply.
Rent to Buy helps tenants in England save for a deposit to buy a home by…
To be eligible for Rent to Buy, you must be: in full or part time…
You apply to rent a property that is in the scheme. If you’re considered…
If you live in England (excluding London), you can search for…
You can use the deposit you’ve saved to buy any home, including those…
Reduced rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) will apply for residential properties purchased from 8 July 2020 until 30 June 2021 and from 1 July 2021 to 30 September 2021 inclusive.
Check which electric (plug-in) and hybrid vans, trucks and motorbikes are available for a grant.
You can no longer apply for a Help to Buy: Equity Loan - find out about interest rates and how to manage your Help to Buy: Equity Loan.
Find information for Lifetime ISA managers making withdrawals for a first time residential purchase.
Find out about buying a home through shared ownership. Read about who can apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares and repairing and selling your home.
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
How to refer or buy the freehold reversion of your flat that belonged to a dissolved company and now belongs to the Crown.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
How to charge VAT, calculate VAT, VAT rates, reclaim VAT on business expenses, keep digital records.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of business premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
How schools can buy low or medium value things by researching suppliers and getting at least 3 quotes.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of agricultural premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
How sellers deal with VAT for goods from overseas that they sell direct to customers in the UK.
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