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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…
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
Retailers can calculate the VAT they have to record in their account per day or week instead of for each sale
If you sell goods you must calculate how much VAT to record in your VAT…
Who can use it You can use this scheme if you can identify the VAT rate…
Who can use it You can only use this scheme if you buy goods for resale.…
Who can use it You might want to use this scheme if you make a small…
Information about medical devices that the public can buy for personal use and how we make sure they are safe and effective.
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
How VAT works, what VAT is charged on, VAT thresholds and VAT schemes.
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
How to use Method 4 to work out the customs value of your imported goods if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
Buy your rented home through the Right to Shared Ownership scheme: who can apply, how to apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares, repairing and selling your home.
Things to consider when buying and using products.
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