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How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
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.
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 China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
You can claim relief on Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing scientific materials and apparatus for education or research to the UK.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
This Directorate Children and Young People (DCYP) COVID-19 page provides important advice and updates for service parents.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Belgium, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
Guidance on the use of the sensitive words accreditation, accredit, accredited and accrediting, in a company, Limited Liability Partnership or business name.
This guidance provides stakeholders with a plain-English explanation of the implications of the latest leaseholder protections amendments in the Building Safety Act 2022.
This collection brings together arrangements the UK has made with Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies for the sharing of beneficial ownership information.
Information and guidance on Business Improvement Districts.
When a material is waste, is a by-product or meets ‘end of waste’ status.
Standardisation explained.
Check timescales for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to process your work (eg prior authority application, graduated fee claims).
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