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The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
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 the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
Use a separate statement of objection form for each Japanese GI product name you object to.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
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.
Information on embargoes on West African States and how to apply for an export licence.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have merged to form the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Mali is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
his page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing Business in Chile.
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Find out how to import timber and wood material, including the documents, identity checks and plant health inspections required.
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