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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...
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
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.
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Application pack to get a certificate of custom and law for marriage or civil partnership in Luxembourg by post.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Use supplementary pages SA109 to record your residence and domicile status on your SA100 Tax Return.
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
Information on variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
You must tell DVLA if you have a balloon angioplasty in your leg and drive a bus, coach or lorry - download the correct form to let them know
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 Curaçao. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
Use supplementary pages SA106 to record foreign income and gains on your SA100 Tax Return.
You must tell DVLA if you have Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome - download the correct form to let them know
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