How to make a UK passport application
Passports are an important indicator of national belonging for many people. They allow you to travel around the world, contain visas for staying in different countries, and serve as official proof of citizenship, political ties, and identity. British citizens and other categories of British individuals are issued British passports in line with their relevant British […]
Ukraine Family Scheme Visa guide
The Ukraine family scheme visa was launched by the UK Government on 4 March 2022. The visa is open to Ukrainian family members of British nationals, UK settled persons and certain others to come to the UK or to extend their stay. What does the Ukraine family scheme visa allow? Under the visa, you […]
EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit Guide
The EU Settlement Scheme was created by the UK Government following Brexit and the end of free movement between the UK and the EU. The scheme provides permission to qualifying EU citizens and their family members to live in the UK lawfully after the UK’s departure from the European Union. If you are an eligible […]
UK Domiciled & Residence: Tax Rules
Relocating to the UK promises the start of many exciting new experiences. However, there are strict and complex rules around domicile and residence status that can significantly affect your tax position in the UK, so it’s important to plan ahead so that you fully understand what your financial liabilities are likely to be once you […]
Student Visa Working Rules
In light of current labour shortages in the UK, and as new ways to earn money emerge, the risk of breaching visa conditions is a growing concern for student visa holders. As an international student in the UK, working while studying offers you the chance to earn money, gain experience, improve language skills and meet […]
T5 Government Authorised Exchange visa
The United Kingdom welcomes people from around the world to undertake short-term work, research, and study placements through the T5 Government Authorised Exchange visa. The Government Authorised Exchange visa is one of a number of temporary worker routes now available under the UK immigration rules. Prior to UK immigration reforms in 2020, the route was […]
BRP Reporting a Change of Address & Circumstances
If you currently hold or have applied to the UK Home Office for a biometric residence permit (BRP) but your contacts details or certain other details have recently changed, you may need to report these change of circumstances. In this guide for BRP holders, we explain the process to report a change of address and […]
Rules of Origin for UK-EU Trade
Overseas companies seeking to import goods to the UK, and UK companies seeking to export goods abroad, are subject to specific trade rules depending on their methods of selling, the goods they sell, and the destination of those goods. An important consideration within domestic and international trade law is the area of rules of origin. […]
What Is An EORI Number?
Businesses trading in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and around the world are required to comply with customs procedures and regulations in line with national trade policies. One such regulation is the implementation of EORI numbers since July 2009. Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) numbers are required for many businesses and individuals to […]
UK Distance Selling VAT Rules
Like many countries in the European Union and around the world, the United Kingdom uses a general system of consumption tax for services and goods known as Value-Added Tax (VAT). The VAT system applies varied tax percentages on different kinds of goods and services sold to consumers. Depending on the type of product or service, […]