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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.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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 Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for the regulation of aviation safety in the UK, determining policy for the use of airspace, the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, the licensing and financial fitness of airlines and...
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.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information on how UK businesses can control risks when operating in Indonesia.
Use supplementary pages SA109 to record your residence and domicile status on your SA100 Tax Return.
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
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.
Find out how the ATA Carnet works, what to do at customs, and what happens if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen.
Reports and data on export control licensing compiled by the export control organisation.
FCDO travel advice for Panama. 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.
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