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Find out how to apply VAT to charges for postage, delivery services and how to treat direct marketing services involving distribution of printed matter.
VAT, duty and customs declarations for goods received by post or courier - paying, collecting your goods, getting a refund and documents.
Anything posted or couriered to you from another country goes through…
You’ll be contacted by Royal Mail, Parcelforce or the courier company if…
Check that goods sent to you from outside the UK (or outside the UK and…
To qualify as gifts, goods must be: described as gifts on the customs…
Find out more about getting authorised consignor or consignee status to start or end transit movements at your own premises.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches we are taking on good distribution practices.
Find out about the different types of delivery costs, and which ones you must include or exclude in the customs value if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
The Operational Delivery Profession is public face of the Civil Service, bringing vital services to millions of people around the country and abroad. Operational Delivery Profession is part of the Civil Service .
How to register for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme to move or sell food in Northern Ireland.
The Groceries Code Adjudicator is responsible for regulating the relationships between the UK’s largest grocery retailers and their direct suppliers by encouraging, monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. GCA works with the Department for Business...
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