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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.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Find out about changes to the deemed domicile rules for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax from 6 April 2017.
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,...
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The family procedure rules are a single set of rules governing the practice and procedure in family proceedings in the high court, county courts and magistrates' courts.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
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...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
When and how to identify your lambs and sheep with tags.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
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.
We handle shipping and maritime disputes. Cases that we hear include: collisions between ships disputes over the transport of cargo salvage of a ship, cargo or crew disputes over goods supplied to a ship disputes over mortgages and other security...
Template affidavit (religious document) of marital status form for British nationals in China. Please choose the most appropriate template for your circumstances.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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