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VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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...
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
The process of taking or giving evidence from abroad for UK court cases and rules on which countries allow it.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
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The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Application pack to get a certificate of custom and law for marriage in Belgium by post.
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