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When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Reporting changes, agents, appeals, checks, complaints and help with tax
Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
If you owe people money (your ‘creditors’) you can make arrangements to…
If you live in England or Wales, you can get temporary protection from…
A Debt Management Plan is an agreement between you and your creditors to…
An administration order is a way to deal with debt if you have a county…
An Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is an agreement with your…
Debt Relief Orders (DROs) are one way to deal with your debts if you: owe…
How to prioritise and reduce your debts, and where to get free debt advice
If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...
Find what you or your business may need before you hire someone to act directly or indirectly on your behalf.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 3 May 2024.
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
What happens if your company cannot pay its debts and is given a court judgment, statutory demand or winding-up order by your creditors
What you can consider doing if your company is in financial difficulty.
Find out what help you can get to help you manage your debts.
Find out if you’re a high value dealer and need to register with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
Guide for homeowners setting out your rights and what to do if your property is invaded.
VAT treatment of transactions in commodities, commodity derivatives and on terminal markets.
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