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What happens when you opt to tax (charge VAT on) land and buildings, when you need permission and when to notify HMRC about your decision.
Register as a manufacturer, importer or distributor of active substances.
Imposing safeguard measures for imports of certain steel products.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in Kazakhstan.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
If you’re coming to the UK, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself and any dependants in the UK.
Be aware of misleading invoices offering services to help protect your IP rights in return for a fee.
A checklist for artists, specialists, museum professionals, exhibitors or businesses working or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Information on using the app to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK.
Advice and information for MOT garages and testers.
After you have registered for the Valuation Office Agency's service, you’ll need to claim a property before you can submit a check or challenge.
Check timescales for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to process your work (eg prior authority application, graduated fee claims).
You can use the Right to Contest application to challenge government to sell land or property if you believe it’s not needed and could be put to better economic use.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Start date notices, inquiry & hearing notices and rejection letters published in 2024 for rights of way orders
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
We handle cases relating to intellectual property disputes about: patents registered designs plant varieties If the amount sought (damages) is under £500,000 then the case can also be heard by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court . If the amount sought...
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