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Check when packaging is classified as a finished plastic packaging component, and what is meant by substantial modifications, to find out if you must register for the tax.

• Updated: 5 September 2023

The U9 exemption allows you to use waste in place of raw materials to manufacture a finished product.

• Updated: 27 April 2021

UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.

• Overview

  You’ll usually need a sponsor licence to employ someone to work for you…

• Eligibility

  To get a licence as an employer, you cannot have: unspent criminal…

• Job suitability

  You can sponsor a worker if the job they’re going to do: complies with the…

• Types of licence

  The licence you need depends on whether the workers you want to fill your…

• Sponsorship management roles

  You need to appoint people within your business to manage the sponsorship…

• Apply for your licence

  You need to apply online for your licence. Once you’ve finished the online…

• Your licence rating

  You’ll get an A-rated licence if your application is approved. A-rating -…

• Check whether your worker needs an ATAS certificate

  Before you assign a certificate of sponsorship to your worker, you may…

• Certificates of sponsorship

  You must assign a certificate of sponsorship to each foreign worker you…

• Immigration skills charge

  You might have to pay an additional charge when you assign a certificate…

• Your responsibilities

  You must: check that your foreign workers have the necessary skills,…

Who needs to register for the tax and when, and what you must do before you register.

• Updated: 31 March 2023

Forms to register a licensed finishing unit (LFU) in England and Wales for cattle from officially TB free herds.

Forms to register Approved Finishing Units (Enhanced) with grazing (AFUE) for TB-restricted cattle in England.

Forms to register approved finishing units (AFUs) for TB restricted cattle in England and Wales and approved premises.

Information for beef producers about inspections carried out on facilities used to finish cattle from TB-restricted and unrestricted farms.

• Updated: 12 January 2016

What to do if you're asked to do jury service - taking time off work, delaying jury service, claiming expenses. Includes information from the withdrawn 5222, 5222A and Juror Charter guidance.

Find out about green taxes for businesses - tax relief for becoming more energy efficient and schemes for off-setting your environmental impact.