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How to value goods for import VAT

Find out how to value your goods to help when working out the VAT due when importing goods into the UK.

Goods eligible for the VAT margin scheme

What goods are eligible and not eligible for the scheme and what purchase conditions apply.

Using the VAT margin scheme for repossessed goods and goods subject to insurance claims

How to account for VAT using the VAT margin scheme for repossessed goods and goods subject to insurance claims.

Recording VAT margin scheme transactions

How to record margin scheme transactions if you do not make a profit on the sale of the goods and what to do if you want to change a margin scheme transaction

Using the VAT margin scheme for hire-purchase and part-exchange goods

How to account for VAT using the VAT margin scheme for hire-purchase sales and part-exchange goods.

Buying and selling goods at auction using the VAT margin scheme

How to account for VAT using the VAT margin scheme when buying or selling second-hand goods at auctions.

Buying and selling goods in Northern Ireland using the VAT margin scheme

If you buy and sell goods between Northern Ireland and the EU or between Great Britain and Northern Ireland check how to use the VAT margin scheme (VAT Notice 718).

Using the VAT margin scheme for linked insurance products and warranties

How to account for VAT on linked insurance products and warranties.

Buying goods as a transfer of going concern or assignments of rights using the VAT margin scheme

How to use the margin scheme to account for VAT on transfers of going concerns and assignments of rights.

Exporting goods using the VAT margin scheme

Find out how to account for VAT on margin scheme goods that are exported outside the UK.

Using a VAT margin scheme if you’re an agent

How to account for VAT using the VAT margin scheme if you are an agent, or a seller using an agent.

Import works of art, antiques and collectors' items using the VAT margin or global accounting scheme

Using a VAT margin scheme or global accounting scheme for works of art, antiques and collectors items imported into the United Kingdom.

Selling unredeemed pawns if you use a VAT margin scheme

How to use the margin scheme to account for VAT when selling unredeemed pawns.

Using the auctioneers' VAT margin scheme

How to account for VAT using the auctioneers’ scheme.

Buying and selling houseboats and caravans using the VAT margin scheme

If you sell second-hand houseboats or caravans in the UK, find out how to use a margin scheme to account for VAT.

Guidance and other useful information

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax guidance, how to register for support and other information on GOV.UK.

Get ready for MTD: an agent toolkit

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Guidance: VAT Import One Stop Shop Scheme: service availability and issues

Check the availability and any issues affecting the VAT Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) Scheme online service.

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