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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...
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Check the tariff classification for chewing tobacco and snuff (nasal tobacco).
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, 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.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
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