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Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
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 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...
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
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.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
How to use A/B testing to evaluate your digital health product.
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2023.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
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