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The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
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Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
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,...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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...
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.
Submit a return (EX606) to declare duty on wine, cider and other fermented products (formally made-wine) each month.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Examples of how and when to adjust the customs value for commercial level and quantity when using Methods 2 or 3 if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
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