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This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
How to come back to the UK to live if you were previously settled (given indefinite leave to remain) - find out if you need a Returning Resident visa
Advice for people returning to the UK after working in an Ebola or Marburg virus affected area.
Make arrangements to return home voluntarily if you're in the UK illegally or have claimed asylum by assisted return, voluntary return, AVR, VRS
When you do and do not have to offer a refund, repair or replacement, unconditional refunds for online purchases, and penalties for deceiving customers
Find out about the tax avoidance schemes being used to target workers returning to the NHS to help respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Get a refund of the immigration health surcharge (IHS) if you work in health and care - eligibility, what you’ll get and how to apply.
How to claim a refund in the current tax year if you are not getting taxable benefits or a pension from your employer and you've not started a new job (P50).
Guidance on programme eligibility and how to apply.
Immigration staff guidance on processing returning resident applications.
An overview of the Voluntary Returns Service (VRS) process, what happens once an application is received and practical information for applicants.
Information about the help you can get to return home if you are a migrant with no legal status to remain in the UK or an asylum seeker.
This indemnity is provided to Returning Officers and Local Returning Officers in relation to the 2019 European Parliamentary elections.
Use these forms to send a quarterly return by post if you're acting on behalf of landlords based outside the UK.
Get a refund or interest if your company pays too much Corporation Tax or pays it early
What to do when paying maternity pay if an employee leaves, becomes sick, dies, or is awarded a pay rise.
Get a refund of your Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) deductions if you’ve paid too much tax or National Insurance.
Analysis of those returning to work after a break of a year or more to care for others.
Asylum support policy bulletins for UK Visas and Immigration staff.
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