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What you need to do to buy, sell or hire out items made of or containing ivory in the UK.
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.
Controls on the brokering of goods that could be used as parts or accessories for weapons of mass destruction and need an export licence.
What you can do if your goods or vehicle are seized by Border Force or HM Revenue and Customs - get your things back or disagree with a customs seizure
How to apply for bankruptcy. What to do if you’ve been made bankrupt: if you’re at risk of violence, how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and possessions when you're bankrupt.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
Find out how you can hire a person or business to deal with customs for you.
How VAT works, what VAT is charged on, VAT thresholds and VAT schemes.
How schools can get value for money, avoid fees and find local agencies who complete thorough background and safeguarding checks.
Claim or deal with Child Benefit for someone else - if your child has a baby, authorisation form CH105, appointees, voluntary organisations
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