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The social economy in Northern Ireland
An overview of social enterprises who make up an increasingly diverse and crucial sector of business in Northern Ireland
Starting a company or partnership
Guidance for businesses on how to set up, register and name a new company or partnership with Companies House
Legal structures for businesses - an overview
Company, partnership or sole trader - understand the differences and find the right structure for your new business.
How to register as a sole trader
What you need to do to register as a sole trader, including information on Self Assessment, Income Tax and VAT
Starting a private company
How to decide whether a private limited company or a private unlimited company is the right structure for your startup.
Business partnerships
What you need to consider before starting your new business as a partnership, and the different types of partnership.
Choosing the right legal structure for your business (video)
Sole trader, partnership or private limited company; this video will help you find the right structure for your startup.
Setting up specific types of limited company
Gudiance on how you can set up a Community Interest Company (CIC) or a right-to-manage (RTM) company.
UK establishments of overseas companies
The steps for an overseas company to take in order to set up an establishment of their business in the United Kingdom.
Starting a public limited company
How to set up a public limited company and decide if it is the right structure for your type of business.
The franchise business model
A basic overview of how to start your new business by buying a franchise and what to know before signing an agreement.
Creative ways to succeed in business: seven top tips
See how seven top tips can help you think outside the box in business and apply it to drive profits.
How to eliminate unnecessary business costs
How to cut wasteful spending in your business in order to invest more money and improve financial performance.
Register for Self Assessment (video)
How to register with HM Revenue & Customs for Self Assessment
Self Assessment tax return deadlines
Important deadline dates for your Self Assessment tax returns.
Privacy information under UK GDPR
Best practices for UK GDPR privacy notices: what to include, how to present, and when to provide for compliance.
What should my record-keeping system include?
The legal requirements for a record-keeping system.
Cash sales and purchases/expenses books
Recording money that comes in and goes out of your business - your cashflow.
Set up a basic record-keeping system
What you need to record and for how long, with step-by-step guidance on setting up your own system.
Record-keeping best practice
Good record keeping habits and the "four S" approach: system, separate, security, storage.