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Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
A collection of guidance explaining different types of intellectual property. Including tools and case studies about protecting IP in your business.
Find out when transactions involving land and buildings are exempt from VAT.
How to apply for a discretionary grant where the dissolved company can be restored. (Company has been dissolved for less than six years)
Understand the basic rules for trustees, settlors and beneficiaries of non-resident trusts.
How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
Form JO: trust information relating to a jointly owned property.
This notice provides a glossary of Scottish land law terms.
If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
This collection brings together arrangements the UK has made with Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies for the sharing of beneficial ownership information.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points.
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, including guidance on residency and healthcare.
Affidavit of marital status for British nationals in Vietnam.
Find out if you need to register for VAT jointly or as an individual when you buy, let or develop land with another taxable person.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
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