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How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
The licence sets out where you can fish, what you are not allowed to fish and the limits for the stocks you are allowed to fish and land.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing for military and dual-use items. ECJU is part of the Department for Business and Trade .
Apply for a grant-aided vessel monitoring system, register or re-register your device, and guidance for manufacturers and engineers.
Get a medical certificate to work at sea - ENG 1 or ML5 medical certificates, how much they cost, how to apply.
Rules and processes for exporting and importing wild-caught marine fish to and from the EU and to other countries that require fish export documentation.
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Use the online service or postal form C1454 if you're an exporter and want to use Simplified Procedures to export preference qualifying goods to preference-giving countries.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Steps and requirements on how to register a fishing vessel
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
How to understand each part of your fishing vessel licence – vessel details, conditions, schedule, annex and their current copies.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
See details of applications for marine licences and the decisions made.
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