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Guidance and regulatory advice on how to apply for licences issued under ASPA and how your compliance with ASPA and your licence conditions will be assessed.
This amended guidance was issued under s 182 of the Licensing Act 2003.
This series brings together all documents relating to Licensing Act 2003: supporting guidance
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
Information for companies on the import and export of controlled drugs to and from the UK.
This page sets out the licensing policy which applies to designated persons under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) regime, the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) regime and the Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) regime
Information about new applications, post-licensing, advertising, product information and fees.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Information on licensing needed for private maritime security companies (PMSC's) to provide maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’ (HRA).
You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
Information about controlled drugs licences for companies that possess, manufacture, produce or supply controlled drugs in England, Wales or Scotland.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
How to get a parallel import licence for your medicine in the UK, including pharmacovigilance requirements and submitting your application.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
What you need to know and do to export or import objects of cultural interest.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
How to apply for, update and cancel licences for the manufacture, import and wholesale of human and veterinary medicines.
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