Business and self-employed
Tools and guidance for businesses
Topics
- Start your business Plan, set up and register a business
- Business tax and returns Understand, file and pay your business taxes
- Employ people Hire staff, pay people, and meet employer duties
- Keep your business running Meet legal duties, file reports and manage risk
- Grow your business Finance growth, innovate and win work
- Buying and selling outside of Great Britain Import goods to Great Britain and export goods
- Business innovation, protection and cyber security Get research and development (R&D) funding, protect your intellectual property, and comply with data protection rules
- Business debt and continuity options Help with financial problems and options for business turnaround or closure
- Business waste Manage waste, recycling and producer duties
- Sell or transfer your business Includes managing sales and mergers, and updating tax and records
- Construction and property management Build, develop, rent out property or run construction services
- Food, hospitality and retail Start and run your restaurant, café, pub, shop or food business
- Commercial transport and logistics Transport operator licences, safety and training
- Manufacturing and industry Run a factory, production facility or industrial operation
- Energy and utility suppliers Get energy licences and meet environmental rules
- Professional and financial services Start and run an accountancy, legal, financial advice or other professional practice
- Healthcare, life sciences and social care Run a care home, medical practice, pharmacy, life sciences or health service business
- Farming, forestry and fishing businesses Run a farm, manage woodland or operate a commercial fishing business
- Media, creative and entertainment Regulations and tax reliefs for creative, broadcasting and gambling businesses
- Childcare and education providers Register services and meet education and childcare standards
- Space and aerospace Build aircraft, operate space missions or provide aviation services
- Mining, quarrying and extraction Safety, permits, environmental impact and legacy issues
- Running a charity or non-profit Set up your organisation, understand trustee duties, and manage finances and funding