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Import VAT and Customs Duty on gifts
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Overseas Business Risk: Belarus
Information on security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Belarus.
Notice to exporters 2022/23: General Trade Licence Russia Sanctions - Vessels
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Applying for export licences using SPIRE
How to use the online export licensing system to get a licence to export controlled goods, software and technology overseas.
Use SPIRE to apply for:
- open general export licences (OGELs), trade control licences (OGTCLs), standard individual export licences (SIELs), open individual export licences (OIELS) and transhipment licences
- a Ministry of Defence (MOD) Form 680 clearance to release OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE or above equipment or information
- private venture security grading
- exhibition clearance