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Export or move composite food products
Find out what a composite food product is, and the rules you need to follow to export or move these products.
End-use relief
Check if you can apply for End-Use relief to reduce your payments when you import goods for a specific use. This can include repairs, maintenance or processing
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.
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.
Duty suspensions and tariff quotas
Temporary duty suspensions and tariff quotas for importing goods into the UK.
Staffing issues during a merger or acquisition
Keep all staff informed and assess issues that may affect them when considering a merger or acquisition.
Merger and acquisition deals - a checklist
A checklist of procedures for mergers and acquisitions and the importance of getting professional advice.
Legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions
The legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
Paper manufacturing energy efficiency
How to cut energy use and carbon emissions from paper and cardboard manufacture, and use alternative energy sources.
Metal manufacturing energy efficiency
How to reduce carbon emissions and fuel use in your metal-producing business, and using alternative energy supplies.