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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
How to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, what's involved in the application process and how long it takes.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
How to remove an overseas entity's registration from the Register of Overseas Entities.
How to file an update statement for an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Baku.
Downloadable standard letters to explain services are not available in some British embassies, high commissions and consulates.
Documents, certificates, letters available at the British consulate in Peru.
How to check if your criminal record will affect your licence application, and the information you need to provide for our criminality checks.
Guidance for employers about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British Embassy in Mongolia.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British High Commission in Singapore.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British Consulate-General Hong Kong and in Macao.
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