Need Help? Found a Tigers head in the attic? - want to sell it?

What's an Article 10? - do I need one?

The answers to these and many other questions can be found on this web site.

Can't find what you are looking for? Still confused?

are you fed up with the "Red tape"?; - maybe you are getting frustrated?;

Worry no more, we are here to help.

You can ask us a question at anytime - just click onto the Green button on the sidebar - the one that says "Purchase a token" - pay the fee (you will be led to the correct page) and ask away. You will receive a personal answer with full details. - its as simple as that, NO CATCH, NO CON.

Got loads of questions?

The why not save money and join our membership. Not only will you get more than a fair share of FREE tokens, you will also be able to access extra pages on the site and you will be kept up to date with what is happening

How can we help?

If you are new to the game - or even if you are an established trader, we can help. You might be an Auction House who wants to know what to do - We are here to answer questions in laymans terms. We have been doing this for thirty years, we know the law, we know what you can and can't do, we can point you in the right direction, we can make sure you don't break it.

- We will advise you.
- We will handle your documentation
- We will handle licence applications
- We will arrange inspections of specimens, if it absolutely necessary
- Whatever your need - we will help - AND WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENTIALITY

REGULAR USER?

Why not join us and the growing number of Auction Houses, Taxidermists and others using our service - Take advantage of great discounts; free tokens; more detailed information pages and be kept in touch. - This service is designed for you:-

Membership of Taxidermylaw.

This is offered to regular users of the service, such as Taxidermists/Dealers, Auction Houses who will, by virtue of their trade, often require assistance throughout the year. By joining the scheme, this will save paying the full fee each time by using our members pages, receiving great discounts on otherwise fee paying work and a host of other facilities.

You will soon realise that for very little cost - we will advise you on your legal requirements, we will take the hassle out of paperwork and give you that peace of mind that often precludes any form filling or slightly out of the ordinary situation.

As a Taxidermist, Dealer: -

· How many times have you filled in a form and had it returned for one reason or another? - Insufficient details, forgot to tick a box - it's happened to us all.
· Log books; Licence application forms - Fed up with the paperwork - take the hassle out of "Red Tape". - Leave it to us.
· Are your books completely in order?
· Is every specimen covered?
· Are you confident you are ready for a DEFRA Inspection?

As an Auction House: -

· Are you sure you have everything covered?
· Has your client done everything legally required? - are you sure that specimen doesn't need a licence?
· Is that really an "antique"? - is it Pre 1947? - can it be proved?
- Foreign buyers may be subject to limitations - are you confident that specimen can be sent to the USA?

If the answer to any of these questions is NO - then let us take that doubt away. We will act in your best interests - and with COMPLETE CONFIDENTIALITY.

· We will answer your questions in plain English.
· We will get you "up to date and legal".
· We will make the necessary applications for you -
· We will deal with DEFRA
· We, if necessary will ask you the questions, without prejudice.
· We will take the hassle out of selling/buying wildlife products.
· We will make sure you are operating legally.

Offload your paperwork - Offload your frustrations and get that information - at the click of a button.

What is the cost?

**Payment fee schedule in GBP (£ Sterling)**
Catagory of Membership	Annual fee	Extra benefits
Associate UK Auction Houses (with several general sales), Dealers/Taxidermists etc	£100.00	20% Discount on consultancy work; Free extra web pages packed with information.
Specialist Auction Houses with up to 3 specialist sales and/or numerous general sales	£250.00	25% Discount on consultancy work; Free extra web pages packed with information and free auction advertising.
Premium Auction Houses (4 or more salerooms), numerous specialist and or general sales. International organisations.	£450.00	30% Discount on consultancy work; Free extra web pages packed with information and free auction advertising.

What is the catch?

None what so ever. We just want to help you operate legally. This helps our profession; it adds respectability to the trade, which in turn helps us. Don't forget we are Taxidermists as well - and excuse us for wanting to earn a living out of 30 years of knowledge

Who are we?

If you are in the Guild, you will have heard of us - we have worked hard to gain a good reputation - we have been the Guilds Legal Liaison for the past twelve years.
We are confident that if you ask your local Police WCO - he or she will know of us - they will know our reputation - many will know us personally. If you ask DEFRA: Scottish Executive; USF&W Service; and many other Management Authorities; The RSPB; RSPCA; HMRC - CITES Team; Traffic; and many other Conservation NGO's - the same will apply.
A bit "Cock sure" of ourselves? - No, just quietly confident.

For your own sake, keep in touch with the law, keep in touch with Government policy - they change all the time. Keep in touch with the market; keep in touch with the latest news, techniques, & traders. Support the profession. Most of all take the strain out of your business - feel confident, have that PEACE OF MIND .

Why not join The Guild of Taxidermists.

The Guild of Taxidermists was established in 1976 - they are the only organisation within the UK representing the trade - they produce the only taxidermy qualification within the UK - they represent the trade at the highest level - they are consulted on legal changes. The Guild also arranges one day Seminars up and down the country and an annual 3 day Conference. An annual publication plus quarterly newsletters keep you in touch. If you are interested in the art - you do not need to be a taxidemist, many of the members are collectors, interested parties and those wishing to learn - Support the art - it needs your imput, it needs your voice - join the Guild today.

This company or individual cannot accept any responsibility for information given that is either misinterpreted by the author or the recipient and which is based either on experience gained or a matter of law where the precedence is yet to be decided by a court of law. Any information or guidence given is purely an opinion, therefore it is recommended that accredited legal advise is sought where appropriate.