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How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Qatar, including guidance on local laws and customs, employment and travel bans.
How and when you'll pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) or Stamp Duty when you buy shares electronically or using a stock transfer form
When you buy shares, you usually pay a tax or duty of 0.5% on the…
You’ll pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) if you buy shares electronically…
You must pay Stamp Duty on your shares if: you buy shares through a stock…
You pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) or Stamp Duty at 1.5% if you…
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
What you need to do to buy, sell or hire out items made of or containing ivory in the UK.
Information about medical devices that the public can buy for personal use and how we make sure they are safe and effective.
When to exclude and include the buying commission in the customs value and account for import VAT if you’re an importer paying fees to your buying agent.
How to buy or acquire the assets of a dissolved company - how and when you can claim money or property, who to contact and the forms you need
How to buy MOT slots so your business can record MOT test results, including managing your account and getting refunds.
How to check if an ivory item you're buying or hiring has been registered or certified as exempt, and what you need to do as a new owner.
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