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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...
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
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Australia.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) need to provide to comply with licence conditions.
Find registered designs in the UK
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
We handle shipping and maritime disputes. Cases that we hear include: collisions between ships disputes over the transport of cargo salvage of a ship, cargo or crew disputes over goods supplied to a ship disputes over mortgages and other security...
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Find out how to apply for authority to give an employee foreign tax credit relief if you're a UK employer and you send an employee to work abroad.
What to do if you think you've spotted a scam pretending to be from Companies House, and examples of scam emails, letters and telephone calls.
How to check that a laboratory is allowed to buy ozone-depleting substances (ODS).
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
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