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To protect your patent outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Register as a manufacturer, importer or distributor of active substances.
Find out about other simplifications you can apply for with consignor or consignee status.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
If you’re coming to the UK, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself and any dependants in the UK.
Public health principles for reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Learn how to identify misleading invoices and what you should do if you receive one.
How the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme can help you prevent fraudulent changes to your company.
How to change the ownership from one marketing authorisation (MA) holder to another.
A collection of University case studies with an intellectual property focus.
Use this form to request a certificate of the Comptroller or a certified or uncertified copy from a file or the register.
Licensing requirements for importers and exporters, duty rates, reliefs and import VAT for printed books, newspapers and related products.
Find out how much money you need to get a Student or Child Student visa, and how to prove you have the money.
A collection of case studies showing how businesses have used patents to protect their ideas and help them grow.
Learn about about importing and exporting goods.
Tell users how accessible your website or mobile app is in your accessibility statement, based on recent testing.
Imposing safeguard measures for imports of certain steel products.
How to get approval to use the Flexible Accounting System if you’re an agent, and how to use the system to pay customs charges on goods your client has imported.
Qualified Persons (QPs) should follow the below guidance on the flexible approaches we are taking for medicines imported from third countries.
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