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Moving goods out of Northern Ireland through common transit countries
Find out what to do when you move goods out of Northern Ireland using transit
Check how to pay duties and VAT on imports
If you’re a business importing goods from outside the UK, you can pay Customs Duty, excise duties and VAT in a number of ways
Entering overseas markets
Considerations when choosing how to enter an overseas market.
Identify finance options for your business (video)
In this video, business advisers explain how to identify finance options for your business.
Checks HMRC will carry out against the criteria
HMRC will carry out checks to see if you meet the criteria for receiving AEO status.
Applying for AEO status
Find out how to apply for AEO status.
Where the AEO status is recognised
Find out where your AEO status is recognised.
Secure equity investment
How to secure private equity or business angel investment in your business.
Setting terms and conditions
How to set the terms of a contract between you and your customers.
Setting suitable payment terms for your customers
Payment terms are crucial to your cashflow and competitive position and should be explained clearly to customers.
VAT details to include on invoices
VAT-registered businesses must include extra information on invoices, such as identifying numbers and VAT paid.
Understanding depreciation of assets
The value of assets falls over time and can be written off in accounts spreading the cost over several tax years.
Taking court action to collect debts
Taking court action to collect debts.
Taking non-court action to collect debts
There are a number of ways of collecting a debt without having to go to court.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a debt collection agency
Using a debt collection agency could help your business but there are also some possible disadvantages to consider.
What is equity finance and is it right for your business?
Work out whether equity finance can provide the finance you want for your business.
Advantages and disadvantages of factoring
Factoring boosts cashflow but there are costs and it brings a third party into the relationship between you and your customer.
Recourse factoring and non-recourse factoring
In certain circumstances, a factoring arrangement could involve the factor taking on the risk of bad debts.
How factoring works
Factors advance money to cover invoices and you repay an agreed percentage and fee.
What makes a business suitable for factoring?
Criteria that make your business eligible for factoring.