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UK businesses registered for VAT that are claiming a VAT refund in another country can ask HMRC for a certificate of status to confirm they are trading in the UK.
Joining a union and getting recognition for collective bargaining and agreements - legal rules about membership, union reps and your rights
How to register your medical devices with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Licence and registration application information for companies that deal in precursor chemicals.
This guidance explains what rules of origin (RoOs) are and the changes under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
Use the case studies to help you decide when your goods may (or may not) go beyond insufficient production.
These notices give information about Trader schemes and explain any changes to procedures.
When charities can trade, tax rules and when to trade through a separate company.
Find out about clearance applications and how to apply to HMRC for advance confirmation of an exempt distribution when a company purchases its own shares.
Find out which country’s VAT rules to use when supplying services abroad.
How to trade with other countries if there is no UK trade agreement.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
How to work out and claim Corporation Tax relief on trading losses.
What you need to do if you set up as a sole trader - check your employment status, understand your obligations, and register for tax.
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
What makes you self-employed, what counts as trading and what to do, including registering for Self Assessment.
What you need to do to place a medical device on the Great Britain, Northern Ireland and European Union (EU) markets.
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