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How long you can stay in the EU or Schengen area without a visa, when you travel from the UK.
Self Assessment tax return forms for the current tax year
See how the Child Maintenance Service works out maintenance and the rates they use
How to close down your limited company by getting it struck off the Companies Register
How to close a limited company - strike off, dissolution, voluntary liquidation - or allow to become dormant
Permission from parents and courts to take a child on holiday abroad and avoid abduction
How to request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for a potential employee: types of DBS check, how to request a check, how much it costs, how long it takes.
Find out if you can get legal aid, which can help pay for legal advice, family mediation or representation in court or at a tribunal if you cannot afford it
International Pension Centre contact details for pension enquiries if you've lived or worked abroad
What the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is, work covered by the scheme and find out whether you should register as a contractor or subcontractor.
Contact information for the General Register Office
Calculate an employee’s maternity pay (SMP), paternity or adoption pay, relevant period and average weekly earnings
Claiming tax relief on expenses you have to pay for your work, like uniforms, tools, travel and working from home costs.
Use this service to send your lease and rent details to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) if you've been contacted by them
Find out how much you need to put aside for your Self Assessment tax bill by using HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC's) Self Assessment tax calculator.
Apply for an armed forces veteran card to prove that you served in the UK armed forces.
Report tax fraud by a person or business to HMRC - tax evasion, VAT fraud, false, Child Benefit or tax credit fraud.
Funeral Expenses Payment (also called Funeral Payment) to help pay funeral costs if you get certain benefits - eligibility, how to claim, form SF200
The cost of theory tests and driving tests for cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles and other vehicles
Find out how to exchange your non-GB driving licence for a British licence
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