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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
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...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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...
Website of Cumberland Council
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
FCDO travel advice for British Indian Ocean Territory. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
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.
Use supplementary pages SA109 to record your residence and domicile status on your SA100 Tax Return.
FCDO travel advice for Haiti. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
If you're an employer based in the UK, find out if an employee is eligible for tax relief through an Appendix 5 arrangement if they've paid tax abroad on their income.
FCDO travel advice for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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.
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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