Milestone 13 of 13 Start a retail business - compliance essentials

Keep up once you are trading

Extra rules apply if you sell online, and VAT applies once you pass the threshold.

Start selling online legally

Cancellation rights, pre-contract information and refunds for online sales.

Distance and off-premises selling requirements

The 14-day cancellation right and what you must tell customers before they buy.

Retail compliance quick check

Check your obligations are still in place each year.

VAT compliance for retailers

Retail VAT schemes, pricing and returns once you are registered.

Next steps

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