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The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Check what security features you’ll need put on tobacco product packaging.
Check customs rules for private individuals who leave the UK in their pleasure craft and travel to other countries.
How your charity or not-for-profit organisation can check if a fundraising event qualifies for VAT exemption.
Licence for the export of certain dual-use items to Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, including Liechtenstein and the USA.
Sets out the conditions for the use of the UKAS (the UK national accreditation body) logo and accreditation symbols.
Outlines the provisions of the Advertising (Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions) Regulations 2024 which will come into force on 5 January 2026.
Directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977 to direct the form and manner in with patent applications can be submitted electronically.
A clear, practical guide to help buyers and SMEs build a fair, inclusive environment that can deliver better health outcomes and support SME growth.
Find out about exercising due diligence when making customs declarations.
Guidance for food businesses on the Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
The Formalities Manual explains the Intellectual Property Office's formalities examination practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Find out how to reclaim Excise Duty on fuel used in making marine voyages if you're entitled to claim.
Check when you need to pay VAT on a vessel you’re keeping in the UK and how to provide evidence of VAT paid.
You can only import certain goods using an ATA Carnet to claim relief under temporary admission in the UK. Some goods have special conditions attached.
Find out how to understand and use the information on your monthly statements.
Grants and loans for social enterprises in the North and the Midlands.
Technical guidance for understanding the Register of Overseas Entities and the requirements it places on overseas entities that own land within the UK.
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