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Poster to help independent retailers understand what they need to do to comply with consumer law.
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…
Find out how the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) calculates rateable values for shops and high street businesses.
How to register your medical devices with the MHRA for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Provides guidance on planning for retail and other town centre uses.
This paper explores the use of consumer card spending data to improve the timeliness and accuracy of retail market estimates.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
One of the key issues that has been identified as crucial to the viability and success of the retail market is the way in which the market itself…
Information on pesticide usage on arable crops & potato stores; from surveillance surveys
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