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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,…
Alcohol Duty is included in the price you pay for beer, cider, wine or…
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…
Trading hours for retailers, restrictions on Sunday opening and public holiday opening in England, Wales and Scotland.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online, with resources for local authorities, community groups and the public.
New government guidance to help avoid fake fashion. This will support shoppers to make the most of the UK's thriving pre-loved market, after 1 in 4 bought a fake without knowing.
How to register for the VAT Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) scheme to report and pay VAT due on imports of low value goods to consumers in the EU, Northern Ireland, or both.
The VOA wants to help customers provide the right information when making a Check, and the following focuses on how to do this for shops that are zoned for valuation purposes.
Find out about the VAT Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) scheme and registering to report and pay VAT due on imports of low value goods to consumers in the EU, Northern Ireland, or both.
Find out if you can register to use the VAT Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) scheme to report and pay VAT on imports of low value goods to consumers in the EU, Northern Ireland, or both.
How to get the VAT back on goods you buy in Northern Ireland from shops that offer tax-free shopping (VAT Notice 704/1).
Product Recall for The Original Factory Shop Novelty Doorstops presenting a risk to health.
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