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VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
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...
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
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.
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.
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
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