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Find out if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK and how to make the declarations.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
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...
This guidance is an introduction to the Open Document Format (ODF) standard and how you can select ODF-compliant solutions.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Find out about changes to the deemed domicile rules for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax from 6 April 2017.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Lists of standards that businesses can use to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of legislation.
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...
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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...
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
When tests to detect COVID-19 are commonly used (use cases) and what to consider when deciding which type of test to employ.
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