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Professional qualifications

The recognition of professional qualifications is a system which allows professionals qualified in one country to practice in another, without having to requalify.
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Guidance for professionals on how to get your professional qualifications recognised in an EU member state

If you are interested in selling your professional services in an EU member state, refer to our guidance. It will help you to navigate the different sources of information on the recognition of professional qualifications in the EU, providing you with information and signposting important resources.

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Guidance for regulators and professional bodies on developing recognition arrangements

To support mutual recognition with EU and international partners, the UK government encourages regulatory and professional bodies to enter into arrangements which enable the recognition of professional qualifications between the UK and existing or potential international trade partners.

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