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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…
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Italy, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
Read the Council Directive 2003/48/EC of 3 June 2003 on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments.
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Italy.
Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Italy including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Check the tariff classification for preparations put up for retail sale.
Find out about the VAT liability of insurance transactions and insurance related services.
How to get VAT relief if you’re buying goods because of your disability.
Check which supplies of sport, physical recreation, and physical education services qualify for exemption from VAT.
Guidance on alternative pricing methods which may be applied to single source defence contracts
Note explaining the reasons behind the discount rate decision.
Financial institutes may need to include payments of savings income in the form of interest to Croatian residents on their EU Savings Directive return.
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