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Industrial Derating
Manufacturing businesses occupying qualifying industrial properties can qualify to pay 30% of the normal occupied rates.
Rental properties and business rates
Guidance on who is responsible for paying rates on rental properties and the allowances available.
Do I need to pay business rates for my property?
Types of properties that must pay business rates, including using your home as a workplace and exemptions to business rates.
Property changes and business rates
How making alterations to your property or the type of business you use them for can affect your business rates.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to Germany
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in Germany.
Exporting to Germany
What you need to know about exporting to Germany, and how you can get help targeting this market.
Support available for exporting to Germany
There are a range of support options available to help you export to Germany.
Find out what supporting evidence you need to make a ‘not at risk’ declaration
If you are declaring your goods ‘not at risk’ under the UK Trader Scheme, you will need to keep supporting evidence for each consignment you move into Northern Ireland
Check the additional requirements for goods subject to processing
If you bring goods into Northern Ireland which will be subject to processing, and wish to declare these goods ‘not at risk’, you will need to meet additional criteria.
How to declare your goods ‘not at risk’
Find out how to declare your goods ‘not at risk’
5 things to do before you start your business
Consider your business idea, business name, market research and how you will finance your business venture
What is the circular economy?
How a circular economy works to minimise use of finite resources and reduce waste and how your business can benefit.
Who can apply for AEO status
Find out if you are eligible to apply for AEO status.
Business security: protecting staff
How to provide a safe workplace and develop strategies that will protect employees from criminal and violent behaviour.
Secure your business premises
Secure your business property by applying the right security measures to deter criminals.
Take goods temporarily out of the UK
You may need permission to temporarily move or export goods outside the UK, for example if you take sales samples to a trade show.
Climate-related financial disclosure reporting (TCFD)
Guidance on climate resilience for your business and how to report on climate-related risks to your business operations.
Metrics and targets - Reporting climate-related financial disclosures
How to disclose the metrics and targets used to assess and manage relevant climate-related risks and opportunities in TCFD reporting.
Governance - Reporting climate-related financial disclosures
How to disclose the governance of your business around climate-related risks and opportunities in TCFD reporting.
Strategy - Reporting climate-related financial disclosures
How to disclose the impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities on your operations, strategy, and financial planning in TCFD reporting.