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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Use a separate statement of objection form for each Japanese GI product name you object to.
How Business e-services customers can complete an e-CON application to change the name of a register proprietor through the portal.
Application form PN1 for a search of the Index of Proprietors' Names.
We deal with complaints about cases where a company name is registered for the primary purpose of preventing someone else with legitimate interest from registering it, or demanding payment from them to release it. Company Names Tribunal works with the...
Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing partners and registering with Companies House.
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of wine and aromatised wine in the UK.
Guidance on the use of the sensitive words accreditation, accredit, accredited and accrediting, in a company, Limited Liability Partnership or business name.
Decision for applicant London School of Science & Technology Limited number 14854343, applicant successful.
If you're the parent or guardian of a child aged 18 and under, use these forms to put their new name on public record by 'enrolling' it at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance note (for minors).
How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
Use form NM04 to give notice of an unconditional change of name by the company members.
Update your vehicle log book (V5C) and send it to DVLA to change your name.
Spellings of country names as recommended by the Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN).
A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor
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