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Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Argentina for healthcare practitioners.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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How to conform with the legal requirements for placing medical devices on the market.
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Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
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How to use the Trade Tariff tool or get help to classify your goods, so you pay the right amount of Customs Duty and import VAT.
Use supplementary pages SA106 to record foreign income and gains on your SA100 Tax Return.
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