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UK trade agreements with non-EU countries
Trade agreements with non-EU countries.
Tariffs on goods imported into the UK
How to check the tariff rates that apply to goods you import.
Rules of origin
Guidance on how to check your goods meet the rules of origin
Apply to become a registered exporter if you're established in Northern Ireland
Apply to HMRC to become a registered exporter on the Registered Exporter (REX) system.
Buy a franchise
What franchising is, how to find and assess franchise opportunities and how to buy a franchise.
Advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business
An overview of the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business.
Buy an existing business
Advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business including how to assess and value it.
Existing employees when buying a business
Your legal obligations towards staff already working for the new company.
How to calculate the value of a business
How to find out whether the business you want to buy will be profitable and value for money.
Make sure a business is worth buying: due diligence
Research the new business to ensure it is right for you, use solicitors and accountants to help you.
Where to find a business to buy
Newspapers, trade journals, adverts, magazines, websites and word of mouth will help you find businesses for sale.
What type of business should I buy?
How to choose the right business for you.
Business transfer agents and business brokers
A business transfer agent or business broker could also help you to find the right business to buy.
Skills support for creative businesses
Sources of skills support and development for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.
Networking for creative businesses in Northern Ireland
Find out about networking opportunities for businesses in the Northern Ireland creative industries.
Advantages and disadvantages of franchising
Franchises have benefits, proven ideas and brand names but the franchisor may restrict how you run the business.
Paper manufacturing and air pollution
Types of air pollution from paper and cardboard production, and what you must do to reduce or prevent it.
Paper manufacturing and noise pollution
What your business must do to reduce or prevent noise pollution from your paper and cardboard production.
Paper and cardboard manufacturing pollution prevention
How to prevent air, land and water pollution in paper and cardboard production and dealing with pollution incidents.
Paper manufacturing and water and sewer discharge
Preventing water pollution from paper and cardboard production, and authorisations needed for discharges to water.