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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.
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
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...
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.
Use supplementary pages SA109 to record your residence and domicile status on your SA100 Tax Return.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
FCDO travel advice for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Thailand, including what documents you need.
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Use supplementary pages SA106 to record foreign income and gains on your SA100 Tax Return.
FCDO travel advice for Haiti. 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 Curaçao. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
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.
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
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