The consultation asks for evidence and views on the potential approach to duty-free and tax-free goods arising from the UK’s new relationship with the EU.
This consultation closes at: 11:45pm on 20 May 2020
Consultation description
One of the policy areas that the government wishes to review in light of its new relationship with the EU is the long-term approach to duty-free and tax-free goods carried by passengers.
There are a number of policy options discussed in the document, including new opportunities as a result of EU exit. These include:
- the amount of goods that passengers are allowed to bring in to the UK without paying duty and tax
- the sale of duty-free goods to passengers on departure from the UK
- the sale of tax-free goods to passengers on departure from the UK
- the VAT Retail Export Scheme, which allows certain non-UK residents to obtain a VAT refund on high street goods they buy and take home with them in their luggage
Documents
A consultation on the potential approach to duty- and tax-free goods arising from the UK’s new relationship with the EU. Ref: ISBN 978-1-913635-03-9PDF, 384KB, 27 pages
Ways to respond
Email to:
Write to:
Duty Free Consultation, VAT and Excise Team
HM Treasury
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
