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  • Controlled drugs and precursor chemicals: licence fees

    Controlled drugs and precursor chemicals licensing fees information for individuals and companies.

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  • Tax on shopping and services

    VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.

    • VAT and duties

      VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…

    • Where you see VAT

      In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…

    • VAT on energy-saving products

      You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…

    • VAT on mobility aids

      If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…

    • Tax-free shopping

      You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…

    • Alcohol and tobacco duties

      Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…

    • Fuel Duty

      Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…

    • Air Passenger Duty

      Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…

    • Insurance Premium Tax

      Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…

  • Drugs penalties

    The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences

  • Curaçao travel advice

    FCDO travel advice for Curaçao. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

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  • Controlled drugs: import and export licences

    Information for companies on the import and export of controlled drugs to and from the UK.

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  • Controlled drugs: domestic licences

    Information about controlled drugs licences for companies that possess, manufacture, produce or supply controlled drugs in England, Wales or Scotland.

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  • Dominican Republic travel advice

    FCDO travel advice for the Dominican Republic. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

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  • Brazil travel advice

    FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

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  • Export drugs and medicines: special rules

    You must get permission to export certain drugs and medicines.

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  • Take medicine in or out of the UK

    When entering the UK, you need to prove your medicine is prescribed to you if it contains a controlled drug - find out what proof you need to get.