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This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
Find out how to return goods requiring import and export declarations after importing them to another country, or if they're rejected for import at another country’s border.
Advice for people returning to the UK after working in an Ebola or Marburg virus affected area.
How to come back to the UK to live if you were previously settled (given indefinite leave to remain) - find out if you need a Returning Resident visa
Legal rules for trustees when deciding whether to accept, refuse or return a donation.
Make arrangements to return home voluntarily if you're in the UK illegally or have claimed asylum by assisted return, voluntary return, AVR, VRS
Immigration staff guidance on processing returning resident applications.
Guidance for completing attendance registers and returning key stage 2 (KS2) test scripts for marking.
How sellers of goods sent from abroad to customers in the UK should deal with UK VAT if the goods are returned to them.
When you do and do not have to offer a refund, repair or replacement, unconditional refunds for online purchases, and penalties for deceiving customers
Find out how to claim Returned Goods Relief if you’re re-importing goods into the EU.
An overview of the Voluntary Returns Service (VRS) process, what happens once an application is received and practical information for applicants.
Paying tax if you come back to the UK after living abroad - tax status, temporary residence, tax if you return to the UK within 5 years, tax returns, National Insurance
This route is for a ‘Returning Resident’, which means a person who previously had indefinite permission to enter or stay (settlement) in the UK which has now lapsed and who now wants to return to and settle in the UK....
You can claim a relief to pay less Customs Duty and VAT if you re-import goods to the UK.
Guidance for people looking to return to work after a career break.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities provides Returning Officers and Petition Officers with an indemnity against uninsured claims that arise out of the conduct of their duties in relation to UK Parliamentary and Police and Crime Commissioner elections...
Analysis of those returning to work after a break of a year or more to care for others.
Complete a GMS1 form to register with a GP near your home. Bring proof that you are eligible for free healthcare.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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