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Export licences and certificates
Licences, certificates and special rules for taking goods out of the UK
How VAT will apply for goods imported into Northern Ireland from outside the UK or EU
Find out when you can, or need to, account for VAT on your tax return if you're a UK VAT-registered business
Check if you need to make an entry summary declaration
Find out if you need to make an entry summary declaration if you are moving goods into Great Britain or Northern Ireland directly or from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Outward processing
When you export goods outside the UK and EU for processing or repair and then re-import them, you can use Outward Processing to reduce your duty payments
When to sell your business
The importance of planning ahead and what to consider to help you sell your business at the best price.
Is it realistic to sell my business?
Key points you need to consider to make sure your business is financially healthy and attractive to buyers.
Show strong financial performance when selling your business
How to get your business finances in good order and present your accounts in a clear, attractive way.
Carrying out and commissioning research on overseas markets
Undertaking market research in overseas export markets.
Top tips for conducting export market research
Five top tips to help you conduct your export market research.
Research product and packaging changes for export
Adjusting your product to comply with law overseas.
Conducting in-market export research
Ways of conducting in-market research on export markets.
Up-to-date paperwork when selling a business
The different paperwork you need to do if you intend to sell your limited company or LLP.
Stopping trading under the Construction Industry Scheme
How to tell HM Revenue & Customs you have stopped trading under CIS.
Voluntary liquidation
Why voluntary liquidation might be the best way to cease your involvement in your business.
Employees, IT and environmental checks when buying a business
What you need to know about a business' employees, IT systems and environmental responsibilities before buying it.
Confidential information and confidentiality agreements
Understand your legal obligations when buying an existing business.
Seeking professional advice when buying a business
Information on potential sources that help when buying a business.
What does importing involve?
Dealing with suppliers, controlling risk, handling import paperwork and foreign currencies.
Plan your import objectives
Setting goals and deciding your import objectives.
Assess your skills and resources for importing
Finances, personnel and other resources for importing.