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Standardisation explained.
Lists of standards that businesses can use to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of legislation.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
The standards set out what it takes to be a safe and responsible driver, rider or cyclist, and to provide training to drivers, riders and cyclists.
Check which Authorised Economic Operator status you could apply for and their benefits if your business has role in the international supply chain.
Check which rates of Air Passenger Duty you need to pay if you’re a plane operator, and how to fill in your return to HMRC.
The Committee is running a landscape review of the institutions, processes and structures in place to support high standards of conduct.
Find out which supplies of children’s clothing or footwear are zero-rated for VAT.
How you import from and export to the Central American countries.
Find out about partial exemption and the methods and calculations to use to see how much input tax you can recover.
Find out which stocks and shares you can purchase, make or hold in an investor's stocks and shares ISA.
Legal aid providers: find out how the LAA sets quality assurance standards and make sure you qualify.
Find out when you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.
You can buy the British standards at a 30% discount.
How we will approach consumer regulation from 1 April 2024.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
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