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Northern Ireland Deposit Return Scheme
The latest details of a new deposit return scheme which is set to be introduced in Northern Ireland from 2025.
Commercial property finder
Find suitable commercial property for your business operations.
What are deposit return schemes?
How deposit return schemes typically work along the full supply chain from producers to retailers to consumers.
Deposit return schemes
An overview of schemes which provide a financial incentive for consumers to return drinks containers for recycling.
Business security survey
How to protect your business internally and externally by performing a survey to reveal weaknesses in security.
Protect your business against crime
Common security issues, including premises safety, CCTV surveillance, and dealing with security emergencies.
Advantages and disadvantages of working from home
Home working could reduce costs but you may have trouble separating home life from work so weigh up the pros and cons.
Water charges for businesses
Different types of water charges for Northern Ireland businesses, choosing a water company, and regulation of the water industry.
Understand your water and wastewater bills
How water and wastewater charges are calculated and how you are charged for water use and wastewater disposal.
Sewerage charges for businesses
The charges that businesses must pay for sewerage services.
Trade effluent charges
Discharge of contaminated waste water other than normal sewerage into the sewer requires consent and is chargeable.
Water and sewerage charges for businesses
Water and sewerage charges, and how to keep them to a minimum by reducing water use in your business.
Reducing business waste
Guides on how to ensure your business waste is handled in the right way legally and for the environment
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Landlords are required to protect the tenant's deposit in a scheme.
Domestic rental property: landlord and tenant responsibilities
Advice for landlords and tenants on the rules for renting out private properties.
Public liability insurance for tourist businesses
Although it’s not a legal requirement, It is a good idea to get public liability insurance for your tourism business to cover the risk of being sued.
Music licences for tourism businesses
The type of licences you must have to play recorded or live music in your business, including background music, the radio or live bands, and the exemptions.
Choosing business property
Key issues to consider when choosing the right commercial property for your business needs.
Business property specification
Preparing a specification that sets out what you want when starting a search for commercial premises.
Six tips for choosing the right business property
Six tips to help you find a suitable commercial property to buy or rent for your business.