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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...
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,...
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
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.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
How to use A/B testing to evaluate your digital health product.
How to get fast-track approval of medical devices during COVID-19.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
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