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Where you’ll find clean air zones, how to check if you’ll need to pay a charge and create a business account, and what support or exemptions are available.
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 complete an air emissions risk assessment, including how to calculate the impact of your emissions and the standards you must meet.
Check which flights to treat as connected for Air Passenger Duty Returns and payments.
Find out about the different types of delivery costs, and which ones you must include or exclude in the customs value if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
How councils and national park authorities should deal with the removal of abandoned vehicles from land in the open air and roads.
Using smart meters to automate charging of electric vehicles.
How to pay Air Passenger Duty, and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.
Find out if you need to pay to drive in a clean air zone and check your vehicle meets emission standards.
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