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Selecting the best online payment option
Choosing between internet merchant accounts, payment-processing companies and online shopping malls.
Set up an internet merchant account
Internet merchant accounts and the issues to consider when setting them up.
Online payment jargon
The key concepts in online debit and credit card payments.
Contact your local council for start a business support
Contact details for business support teams in your local council to access free start-up business support services
Register for Self Assessment (video)
How to register with HM Revenue & Customs for Self Assessment
Expenses if you’re self-employed (video)
Expenses you can claim if you’re self-employed and listing these in your tax return
How to appeal a Self Assessment late filing penalty (video)
Watch this video to find out more about how to appeal against a Self Assessment late filing penalty
Complete your Self Assessment tax return (video)
How to complete and submit your Self Assessment tax return online
What are shares?
What shares are and how they work.
Sale and transfer of shares
Setting out the information required by law, what the business does and the price of shares in the company.
Types of shares
Ordinary, preference, cumulative preference and redeemable shares come with different conditions and rights.
Key things to consider when setting up a family business
Common challenges when starting a family business such as allocating shares, job roles and ensuring good communication.
Starting a business: steps for female entrepreneurs
A set of steps for potential female entrepreneurs to consider for tried and tested ways to start your business
Pay your Self Assessment tax bill (video)
How to pay your Self Assessment tax bill
Budget for your Self Assessment tax bill (video)
How to budget and prepare for your Self Assessment tax bill
View your Self Assessment calculation (video)
How to view your online tax calculation for Self Assessment
Advice and support for family-run businesses
Details of dedicated advice and support organisations for starting up and running your family businesses.
Advantages and disadvantages of issuing shares in your company
There are business benefits of issuing shares in your company but you should also be aware of potential drawbacks.
Support for disabled entrepreneurs
Learn more about the support agencies and organisations available to help disabled entrepreneurs start a business
Step-by-step guide to starting a business
What to do when starting a business, including advice on business plans, financial and legal requirements