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Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
You can tow trailers up to a certain weight with your car driving licence.…
Most cars have a maximum weight they can tow. It’s usually listed in the…
The equipment you use with your trailer or caravan must: meet certain…
American trailers and caravans do not always meet European safety…
Find out about more information for the use of pooled cars or vans.
Claim capital allowances so your business pays less tax when you buy assets - equipment, fixtures, business cars, plant and machinery, annual investment allowance, first-year allowances.
Capital allowances are a type of tax relief for businesses. They let you…
You can claim capital allowances on items that you keep to use in your…
You can deduct the full value of an item that qualifies for annual…
If you buy an asset that qualifies for 100% first-year allowances you can…
Only companies can claim the super-deduction and 50% special rate…
Only companies can claim full expensing and the 50% first-year allowance.…
You can claim capital allowances on cars you buy and use in your business.…
Claim capital allowances on your: Self Assessment tax return if you’re a…
Find out about the private use of company cars and vans and when a benefit charge is incurred.
Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed
How we comply with data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), when using personal information in our statistics.
How to account for VAT on vehicles and fuel you use for your business.
Find out about the calculation of the company car benefit charge.
Find out how to apply VAT if you're in the taxi and private hire car trade.
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