How to start a business in Northern Ireland

Contact your local council for start a business support

Guide

Find contact details to access start-up business support from your local council. This support is free and available to anyone interested in starting a business in Northern Ireland.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Web: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council business support
Tel: 0300 123 4568

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Ards and North Down Borough Council

Web: Ards and North Down Borough Council business support
Tel: 0300 013 3333

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Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council

Web: Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council business support
Tel: 0300 0300 900

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Belfast City Council

Web: Belfast City Council business support 
Tel: 028 9032 0202

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Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Web: Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council business support
Tel: 028 7034 7034

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Derry and Strabane District Council

Web: Derry City and Strabane District Council business support
Tel: 028 7125 3253

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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Web: Fermanagh and Omagh District Council business support
Tel: 0300 303 1777​​

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Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

Web: Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council business support
Tel: 028 9244 7300

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Mid & East Antrim Borough Council

Web: Mid & East Antrim Borough Council business support
Tel: 0300 124 5000

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Mid Ulster District Council

Web: Mid Ulster District Council business support
Tel: 03000 132 132

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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Web: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council business support
Tel: 0330 137 4000

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