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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.
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.
Find out the UK’s requirements for the holding and movement of excise goods in duty suspension within the UK and the EU.
VAT, duty and customs declarations for goods received by post or courier - paying, collecting your goods, getting a refund and documents.
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
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 get relief from excise duty on oil used in certain ways using the Industrial Relief Scheme, also known as the Tied Oils Scheme.
How to report and pay VAT due on the distance sales of goods from Northern Ireland to consumers in the EU using the One Stop Shop (OSS) Union scheme.
You may be able to pay no Customs Duty or a reduced amount of duty for goods you bring or receive into the UK, depending on what they are and what you do with them.
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