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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 BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
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
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...
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
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...
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.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Submit a return (EX606) to declare duty on wine, cider and other fermented products (formally made-wine) each month.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
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.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
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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