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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Check if your import, export or re-export needs a permit or certificate under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
How to use VAT margin schemes - records you need to keep, invoicing and VAT return reporting
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 trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
You may be able to pay no Customs Duty or a reduced amount of duty for goods you bring or receive into the UK, depending on what they are and what you do with them.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing equipment and services for disabled employees
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
Licence allowing the export of technology for dual-use items.
Annex I of EU regulation 428/2009 (list of dual use controlled items) has been updated and the consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use items has been amended and republished accordingly.
If you have a disability, or are an organisation supporting disabled people, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
Rules and guidance for prison staff on controlling items being brought into, taken out of and kept within prisons.
Some livestock handling items are in short supply. Find out what’s available to help you submit your Countryside Productivity Small Grant (CPSG) scheme claim
Get help to classify footwear and parts of footwear for import and export.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Licence allowing the export of dual-use items if they have been temporarily imported into the UK for exhibition or demonstration.
Find out if your ivory item may qualify for the pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value exemption, how to apply and what to do if it is refused or revoked.
Licence for the export of certain dual-use items to Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Republic of Korea, South Africa and Turkey.
Licence allowing the export of a range of dual-use items in support of contracts within the oil and gas industry.
Guidance explaining the export of controlled goods.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) - retailer and wholesaler responsibilities, waste collection and compliance schemes.
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