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Find out how to apply VAT if you're in the taxi and private hire car trade.
Renting a car doesn’t always go smoothly. Things can go wrong before, during or after the rental, make sure you protect yourself by reading our advice.
How to account for VAT on vehicles and fuel you use for your business.
Private hire vehicle operator licence; taxi, private hire, minicab, licence, vehicle.
Limousines must be run by a licensed operator unless they're being hired out without a driver - licensing, private hire vehicle, public service vehicle
How to apply for taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licences inside and outside London.
Data and statistics about the number of licensed taxis and private hire vehicles in England and Wales.
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
This guidance note sets out the view of the Department for Transport of what is, and what is not, a private hire vehicle.
Report an unlicensed private hire vehicle (PHV) or taxi driver to the local council or Transport for London (TfL)
An overview of the process for registering and operating local bus services in England and Wales
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing company cars, including fuel
When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled.
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