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Watch a Recording of Our 'Taking and Selling Merchandise in the EU' Webinar

In June HW Fisher and the MU’s Head of International Dave Webster presented a webinar for members entitled ‘Taking and Selling Merchandise in the EU’ and the video is now available to watch back.

Published: 04 July 2022 | 2:59 PM Updated: 31 March 2023 | 11:43 AM
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The webinar provides advice on VAT and Duty issues around touring in the EU. Image credit: Shutterstock.

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