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Information on using the app to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK.
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You can make an application to amend your patent after it has been granted either with us or at the Court.
You can no longer apply for a new electronic visa waiver (EVW). Find out what to do if you have an existing EVW
Pay voluntary National Insurance for periods abroad.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
Use this form to give notice of a vacation of office when administrator ceases to be qualified to act.
A domain name is an important asset and is not protected by default. Follow these recommendations to keep your domain secure.
Details of scheme to provide displaced people of Ukraine with Eurovision Song Contest 2023 tickets.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Information from the National Health Service on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living
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
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Find out about VAT payments deferred between 20 March and 30 June 2020.
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Bulgaria.
You must tell DVLA if you suffer from ankylosing spondylitis and it affects your ability to drive safely - download the correct form to let them know
How to buy or acquire the assets of a dissolved company - how and when you can claim money or property, who to contact and the forms you need
Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, including guidance on residency and healthcare.
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