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Record-keeping
Guidance on record-keeping for businesses including how to set up a basic system and free templates
Claim VAT refunds in Northern Ireland or the EU, if you’re established in Northern Ireland or in the EU
How Northern Ireland and EU businesses can claim refunds of VAT incurred on goods in the EU and Northern Ireland using the EU VAT refund system.
If you cannot pay your tax bill on time
You must arrange to pay your tax bill with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you either miss a payment or know you cannot pay on time
Orphan works licensing scheme
Overview of the UK's orphan works licensing scheme run by the Intellectual Property Office
Types of orphan works licences: commercial and non-commercial
Orphan works licence can be for non-commercial use or for commercial purposes - both types can last for up to seven years
Apply for a licence to use orphan works in the UK
How to apply for a licence to reproduce orphan works lawfully under the UK Intellectual Property Office's licensing scheme
Carry out a diligent search for the right holders
How to complete a diligent search for right holder(s) of orphaned works before applying for an orphan works licence
Orphan works complaints and appeals
Advice for orphan works right holders or licence applicants on appealing against a decision by the IPO
Orphan works: guidance for right holders
How right holders for an orphan work can contact the IPO and what to do if your work is licensed as an orphan work
Register a trade mark in the UK
Apply to the Intellectual Property Office to register your trade mark in the UK
Drive business growth through efficiency
Video tutorial on growing your business through increased efficiency
The Patent Box
How to apply a lower rate of Corporation Tax to profits earned from patented inventions and certain other innovations
Design support for your business
Find out where you can get support and funding for your business' design projects
Sources of advice and design information
Find advice and help to make your small business' design project a success
Funding for design projects
Find funding support for your design project to help improve processes, products or services
Training support for design
Find support for design training for your staff to help you carry out your design project successfully
Managing the design process
Understand the steps you should take when trying to turn an idea into a product
Do I need international IP protection?
Determine if you should register your IP rights abroad or extend your protection to cover IP infringements overseas
Protecting trade marks abroad
How to register your trade marks in other countries and where to get help with registration
Protecting copyright abroad
Understand how copyright protection works overseas