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Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Find out how to apply VAT to charges for postage, delivery services and how to treat direct marketing services involving distribution of printed matter.
Learn more about VAT including accounting schemes, VAT Returns and keeping records.
How to apply VAT rules to supplies, imports and export of gold and investment gold.
Find out how to work out VAT on supplies of staff including supplies made by staff bureaux.
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.
How to charge or reclaim VAT if you offer your customers payments in advance, instalments, deposits, or credit sales.
Use form VAT50/51 to apply to register a VAT group.
If you're an education provider, check if and when you need to register for VAT to prepare for VAT being chargeable on school and boarding fees.
Check if you can use the Personal Export Scheme and the conditions that apply if you're a buyer or a seller of vehicles.
Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.
How VAT applies if you give or get sponsorship.
Find out what HMRC considers as good practice in relation to VAT accounting and compliance processes.
How customers and their suppliers must treat VAT if they're using self-billing arrangements.
If you’re importing commercial samples from countries outside the UK, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
Find out how to apply VAT if you're in the taxi and private hire car trade.
Find out how to understand and use the information on your monthly statements.
How to use the customs value to calculate VAT for imported goods if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
How to account for VAT if you supply caravans and houseboats, or you're a caravan site operator, or you provide mooring facilities for houseboats.
Use the online service or VAT431C form to reclaim VAT, if you're a DIY housebuilder converting an existing building into a dwelling.
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