There is no additional cost for this. If you choose to receive British television, regardless of whether it is via cable, satellite dish or broadcast antenna, you must pay a television license fee. Detector vans do patrol neighborhoods to make spot checks. If you move into a flat or house, and the landlord tells you that the TV license has been purchased for the property, insist on having it at the house so you can show the TV license authorities if they request to see it at your residence. If you watch TV, it is your responsibility to ensure there is a license.
Taxes There are two taxes to be concerned with in London.
This is a property-based tax paid by those who occupy a property. You must register for the tax and then request a Visiting Forces Exemption from the Council tax. If you do not see a preprinted block for the exemption, simply write U.S. Navy Visiting Forces Exemption across the form and include a photocopy of both sides of your identification card. VAT VAT is similar to the U.S. sales tax. It is added to virtually all goods sold on the economy.