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Preparing accounts for Corporation Tax
Understand accounts and tax returns for private limited companies, first accounts and accounting periods for Corporation Tax
Property and Capital Gains Tax
You may have to pay Capital Gains Tax if you make a profit when you sell a business property
Selling and storing tobacco products
What you need to do if you sell or store tobacco products in the UK
Age-Friendly Employer Pledge
The Age-Friendly Employer Pledge is a programme for employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers.
Setting up as self-employed and tax
Understand what is required when becoming self-employed and your tax obligations as a sole trader
The law on commercial agents
Understand how you must treat your commercial agent under the Commercial Agents Regulations 1993 including the legal protection they may be entitled to.
Dealing with alcohol issues in the workplace
Look for warning signs of alcohol use and provide support where possible.
Workplace smoking policy
What should be covered by a smoking policy including who has responsibility, where smoking is allowed and information on quitting.
Dealing with drugs use in the workplace
A list of symptoms of possible drug use and advice on providing support and counselling to an employee using drugs.
Benefits of workplace policies on smoking, drugs and alcohol
Clear policies let everyone know what the rules are and help prevent problems from occurring in the first place.
Marking, labelling and marketing standards for food imports and exports
Information on marking, labelling and marketing food and drink products for import for export
Workplace policies on smoking, drugs and alcohol
Identifying and dealing with problems caused by smoking, drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
New planning portal goes live
A new online planning portal is now operational from Monday 5 December 2022.
Avoid mistakes and oversights to pay the correct minimum wage rate
Employers should be aware of potential pitfalls when it comes to paying staff the correct National Minimum Wage rate.
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.
Name your business
Guides on how to choose a name for your startup business and the rules you need to follow depending on your choice
Protecting your business
How to reduce reduce health and safety risks in your business and avoid penalties related to non-compliance
Taxes
Tax related guidance for Northern Ireland businesses, self-employed and employers including Self Assessment, VAT, National Insurance and tax reliefs
Grow your business
Browse our key guidance to help you find growth funding in Northern Ireland, and learn how you can scale up your business and grow