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How to prioritise and reduce your debts, and where to get free debt advice
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
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...
As a personal representative (an executor or administrator) you’re legally…
You must pay any debts and settle the taxes for the person who died. This…
You may have to pay taxes for the estate if there is any new income while…
You may need to send information to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about…
Once you have paid any debts and taxes, or you are sure the estate has…
Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
Reporting changes, agents, appeals, checks, complaints and help with tax
Find what you or your business may need before you hire someone to act directly or indirectly on your behalf.
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
Statements delivered by Simon Manley, the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, on 22nd and 23rd May 2024 at the WTO in Geneva.
Find out what help you can get to help you manage your debts.
What you can consider doing if your company is in financial difficulty.
Guide for homeowners setting out your rights and what to do if your property is invaded.
Includes how to report antisocial behaviour, like nuisance noise, vandalism or abandoned vehicles, reporting antisocial behaviour anonymously, getting support.
Find out if you’re a high value dealer and need to register with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
VAT treatment of transactions in commodities, commodity derivatives and on terminal markets.
What happens if you underpay import or export duties and who is responsible for the debt.
Who's responsible for cleaning up contaminated land and how you know if your business is on a contaminated site
Find out how you can hire a person or business to deal with customs for you.
How schools can get value for money, avoid fees and find local agencies who complete thorough background and safeguarding checks.
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