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List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Check the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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