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When you can and cannot declare goods 'not at risk'
There are two reasons that goods brought into Northern Ireland from Great Britain can be declared not ‘at risk’. You should consider which of these two options is most suitable for your business.
Is your business is ready for a merger or acquisition?
Carry out a SWOT analysis to make sure your business is ready to expand.
Assess the target business for a merger or acquisition
Weigh the pros and cons of buying or merging with a target business and get expert advice.
Assessing business value for a merger or acquisition
Use valuation techniques to assess how much a target business is worth.
Identify targets for a merger or acquisition
How to choose a target business that will enhance your business when considering a merger or acquisition.
Disadvantages of mergers or acquisitions
There can be pitfalls in any deal or business investment and mergers and acquisitions are no exception.
Apply for authorisation for the UK Internal Market Scheme if you bring goods into Northern Ireland
How to get authorised to declare goods you bring into Northern Ireland 'not at risk’ of moving to the EU, so that EU duty will not be payable on those goods.
Declare goods using the UK Trader Scheme if you bring goods into Northern Ireland
How to declare goods you bring into Northern Ireland 'not at risk’ of moving to the EU so that EU duty will not be payable on those goods.
Country guides: Exporting outside the EU
Find out about accessing individual international markets and how you can get help targeting them.
Support for entrepreneurs with a disability
Support available for disabled people who set up a business, including business advice and specialist organisations.
Support for female entrepreneurs
Support available for women who set up a business, including specific business advice and specialist organisations.
Preparing your business for sale
Steps to follow in order to successfully sell your business.
Country guides: Exporting to the EU
Find out about individual EU markets and the opportunities for doing export business there.
Mergers and acquisitions
Consider the pros and cons of joining forces with another company.
Start-up support - an overview
Find out how to access help and support from dedicated support organisations when starting up your new business.
Mentoring, networking, finance and training for startups
How to find ongoing business advice through mentors or networks, and financial support available to new businesses.
Support for social enterprises in Northern Ireland
A range of support to help social entrepreneurs realise their vision and run their social enterprise.
Support for setting up and running a social enterprise
Support available for people who want to become social entrepreneurs or are currently running a social enterprise
Support available for unemployed start-ups
Sources of advice and support available for unemployed people to start up their own business in Northern Ireland.
Help and support for part-time businesses
Where to find further online and in-person sources of advice and support when setting up a part-time business.