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Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
Form for giving notice to a tenant who has confirmed their intention to buy a property through the Right to Acquire scheme but has failed to progress to completion within a reasonable timeframe.
Tax avoidance schemes that HM Revenue and Customs believe to be live and widely available to help those using them to avoid tax.
How to use early market engagement to help you write clearer requirements.
Find what you or your business may need before you hire someone to act directly or indirectly on your behalf.
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.
Information on laws and taxes for British nationals who want to buy property in Cyprus.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of agricultural premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of business premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Application form to get your birth certificate information from before your adoption, if you live in the UK.
Who can get parole for determinate and indeterminate sentences, represent yourself at a hearing and challenge a Parole Board decision
Application form to get your birth certificate information from before your adoption. Use this form if you do not live in the UK.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
Casework instructions for how UK Visas and Immigration decides applications for citizenship.
Check if you have to pay the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge from 1 April 2021 for buyers of residential property in England and Northern Ireland who are not resident in the UK.
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