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Working for yourself
What it means to be self-employed, what you legally need to do if you work for yourself, and support for your business
How to start a business in Northern Ireland
Guidance on how to access support, mentoring and advice from your local council to develop your start-up business idea
How to start your business in Mid Ulster
Start-up support for entrepreneurs and early stage businesses in the Mid Ulster District Council area.
Legal structures for businesses - an overview
Company, partnership or sole trader - understand the differences and find the right structure for your new business.
Choose the right name for your business
How to find the right name for your business and the rules and regulations involved in registering your business name.
Choose the right structure for your social enterprise
The various types of social enterprise and how you can set one up, with links to forms and further information
Diversify your farm business
How to add new and innovative business ideas to your farming business to raise income, with an overview of local support
Business growth support in Mid Ulster
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Mid Ulster District Council area
Reliefs for Corporation Tax
Various relief schemes for Corporation Tax and how to make a claim
Advantages and disadvantages of digital marketing
Understand the benefits and downsides of digital marketing over traditional marketing methods including global reach, lower costs, measurable results and high competition.
Develop a business idea
Support for female entrepreneurs to develop a well-defined product or service before launch into the market
Plastic Packaging Tax
A collection of HM Revenue & Customs guidance you should follow for Plastic Packaging Tax
Estimate your rate bill
Get an indication of how much your business rates bill could be for 2024-25.
Business growth support in Belfast
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Belfast Council area.
Register your business partnership
How to register a business partnership online, via post or by appointing someone else to deal with HMRC on your behalf
How to register as a sole trader
What you need to do to register as a sole trader, including information on Self Assessment, Income Tax and VAT
Cash sales and purchases/expenses books
Recording money that comes in and goes out of your business - your cashflow.
Understanding Self Assessment and your tax return
Tools and videos to help you complete and file your Self Assessment tax return on time.
Self Assessment tax return deadlines
Important deadline dates for your Self Assessment tax returns.
Support for black, Asian and minority ethnic start-ups
Support available for ethnic minority people who set up a business, including advice and specialist organisations.