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What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
Check when packaging is classified as a finished plastic packaging component, and what is meant by substantial modifications, to find out if you must register for the tax.
Get help to classify plastics for import and export.
Find out the general rules for the Apportionment Retail Schemes (1 and 2), how the scheme works, records you must keep and how to work out your VAT.
Use the case studies to help you decide when your goods may (or may not) go beyond insufficient production.
Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
Find out about the Direct Calculation VAT Retail Schemes 1 and 2, how they work and what records you must keep.
Check what classifies as plastic, recycled plastic and packaging components, and if the packaging you manufacture or import is subject to the tax.
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