Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 72078
Electronic Commerce: Hallmarking and VAT
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025
Question
Tom Morrison
Liberal Democrat — Cheadle
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that online sellers meet their obligations in relation to (a) the Hallmarking Act 1973 and (b) the payment of VAT.
Answer
Justin Madders(a)Anyone selling precious metals items must comply with the Hallmarking Act 1973. British Hallmarking Council guidance is available at: ”Selling articles of precious metal on the internet - GOV.UK”. In January 2025, I met some of the major online marketp...
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