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We register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales. HM Land Registry is a non-ministerial department.
Find out what animal by-products (material with animal content) you can use in a small scale compost heap and if your heap needs approval.
What livestock keepers must do when they temporarily use extra land or buildings and their livestock will not mix with someone else’s livestock.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you are a representative of an overseas business or a representative of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation.
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
We are a specialist list set up to deal with: claims and appeals concerning patents (including supplementary protection certificates), registered designs, copyright issues, trade marks, semiconductor topography rights and plant varieties; claims and appeals concerning the and other intellectual property...
Imposing safeguard measures for imports of certain steel products.
How to get data and documents held by the Coal Authority.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
A collection of case studies showing how businesses have used copyright protection to create value from their ideas.
Find out what trade barriers are and how they may affect you when exporting goods or services.
Find out if you need to register for VAT jointly or as an individual when you buy, let or develop land with another taxable person.
Affidavit of marital status for British nationals in Vietnam.
How the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme can help you prevent fraudulent changes to your company.
Template affidavit (religious document) of marital status form for British nationals in China. Please choose the most appropriate template for your circumstances.
This letter and questionnaire is sent to land owners once a Public Request to Order Disposal request has been received.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
We handle cases relating to intellectual property disputes about: patents registered designs plant varieties If the amount sought (damages) is under £500,000 then the case can also be heard by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court . If the amount sought...
This collection brings together arrangements the UK has made with Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies for the sharing of beneficial ownership information.
How to create and implement a conservation covenant agreement to preserve your land in England.
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