Plastic Packaging Tax: policy design

This consultation was published on 11 March and was due to close on 20 May. We are grateful for the responses we have already received. The government recognises that many sectors with an interest in this policy are affected by COVID-19. We want to give all stakeholders time to submit their views, so we have extended the consultation. The closing date is now 20 August 2020 (11.45pm). However, we encourage early responses from stakeholders, where possible, to support our ongoing consideration of this policy.

At Budget 2020, the government announced key decisions it has taken for the design of the Plastic Packaging Tax in light of stakeholder responses to the previous consultation in 2019.

This document provides more information on these announced areas, as well as asking for views on areas of the tax design which have been further refined ahead of the tax commencing in April 2022. The government would like to hear from businesses, individuals, tax advisers, trade and professional bodies and other interested parties.

The best way to respond to this consultation is to download and complete the consultation response form below, and email it to: indirecttaxdesign.team@hmrc.gov.uk.