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Starting and ending transit movements in Northern Ireland
How to notify Border Force if you're starting a movement from an office of departure or ending a movement at an office of destination in Northern Ireland.
Transporting goods out of Northern Ireland under transit: step-by-step
Find out what to do when you transport goods out of Northern Ireland under a transit movement to common transit countries.
Apply for a Binding Tariff Information decision
Find out how to get a legally binding decision on the commodity code to use when importing into or exporting from Northern Ireland or EU from 1 January 2021
Seven top tips for creating a screen tourism experience
Best practice advice for offering a screen tourism experience, including social media, working influencers and creating immersive experiences
Screen tourism opportunities
Guidance on the screen tourism opportunities for businesses as Northern Ireland grows in popularity as a filming location
Pay outstanding charges on goods imported by post
How to pay charges on goods imported by post and appealing against Customs decisions.
Receiving items from abroad
The rules about receiving goods from abroad.
Support attestations: get reimbursed to move goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
How to apply to be reimbursed for the cost of getting a support attestation to move agri-food goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Report a UK Internal Market issue
Report issues you have faced when buying or selling goods or services between different parts of the UK.
Claiming tariff quotas to reduce import duties
Tariff quotas let you import a certain amount of specific goods at a lower rate of duty. Most tariff quotas operate on a first come first serve basis
Using the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) to move goods
Understanding the New Computerised Transit System and how to use it in your business
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.
Green Tourism Certification
Certification for tourism businesses who meet certain environmental performance criteria including wastes management and biodiversity: bronze, silver or gold.
Legal and licensing help for new tourist accommodation businesses
You should be aware of the various legal considerations before starting up a tourist accommodation business, such as certification.
Entrepreneurship for tourist accommodation providers
Accommodation providers can benefit from strategic planning and taking an entrepreneurial approach to running the business.
Quality assessment and star ratings for new accommodation businesses
Tourism NI runs a voluntary quality grading scheme for accommodation businesses – find out how to get your new business graded to boost your reputation.
The tourist economy in Northern Ireland
Key facts and figures about the tourism industry in Northern Ireland.
Certifying a new accommodation business
If you are starting up a new tourist accommodation business such as a hotel or bed and breakfast, you must apply to get certification from Tourism NI.
Support available for accommodation businesses
Help, support and advice for tourist accommodation providers such as hotels and guesthouses, including Invest NI and Tourism NI.