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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
When charities can trade, tax rules and when to trade through a separate company.
How to work out and claim Corporation Tax relief on trading losses.
If you import or export using a trade agreement or the Developing Countries Trading Scheme, you may be able to reduce the duties on your goods.
Find out how ECO providers can sell 'lots' to energy companies in return for ECO subsidy, what are the rules and who can trade.
This guidance explains the different preference tiers under the DCTS, including benefits for each tier, criteria for moving between tiers and transition periods.
The Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) cuts tariffs, removes conditions and simplifies trading rules for 65 developing countries.
How to apply for the Accredited Trusted Trader Scheme pilot.
The UK government offers specific support to help women traders overcome obstacles and promote wider economic inclusion.
Trade licence plates - who can use them, when they can be used and how to get a trade licence
Understand how trading conditions and insurance can limit the financial risk for freight forwarders.
How to identify and report harmful trade practices that affect your business when exporting, importing or operating domestically.
Get a preferential rate on goods you import to the UK from a Developing Countries Trading Scheme country.
This guidance explains what rules of origin (RoOs) are and the changes under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
To protect your trade mark outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
To sell goods to UK consumers, you may need to partner with other organisations, such as importers, distributors or retailers.
This guidance outlines the requirements for claiming preferential tariffs under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Find out about being 'active', trading and non-trading, and being dormant if you’re a new or existing company or organisation.
Joining a union and getting recognition for collective bargaining and agreements - legal rules about membership, union reps and your rights
How UK persons’ trading interests are protected and when authorisations must be obtained to trade with countries subject to specific extraterritorial laws.
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