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Efficiency and environment
Environmental advice and guidance for Northern Ireland businesses to help you run a more efficient and responsible business
Innovation and R&D
Guidance on intellectual property, innovation and research and development, and financing business R&D in Northern Ireland
IT
Browse our key technology guidance and get impartial advice on using the latest IT systems and technologies to power your business
News
Latest Northern Ireland business news
PAYE and payroll for employers
Guidance to help employers with key payroll tasks and PAYE requirements including choosing whether to run payroll yourself, paying someone for the first time and keeping records
Alcohol duties
Understand your responsibilities for Wine Duty, Cider Duty, Beer Duty or Spirits Duty if you manufacture, distribute or sell alcohol
Fuel Duty
Information on Fuel Duty for manufacturers or sellers of hydrocarbon oils, biodiesel, bioethanol, other fuel substitutes or fuel additives
Tobacco Products Duty
How to manage Tobacco Products Duty if you manufacture, import or distribute tobacco or sell it duty-free
Gambling duties
Duties you may need to register for and pay if you manage any gambling activities
Aggregates Levy
When and how you must pay Aggregates Levy, including how to register and when you can claim exemptions or reliefs
Climate Change Levy
How to manage the Climate Change Levy if you supply energy to business and public-sector users
Landfill Tax
How to manage Landfill Tax if you operate licensed or permitted landfill sites and how to register, pay and account for the tax
Running a food and drink business
Find business support and funding for the food and drink sector in Northern Ireland
Choose the right finance options
Find out about types of finance and decide which method of financing is the best fit for your needs
Borrowing finance for your business
Guidance on options available to businesses, including bank finance, commercial mortgages, finance from friends or family and tax efficient borrowing
Shares and equity finance
Assess whether your business could benefit from equity finance, issuing shares or floating on the stock market
Grants and government support
Find and secure grants and government support to help start up and develop your business
How to attract investment
What you can do to make your business investment ready and how to prepare to approach investors
Social media
How to use social media to benefit your business through strategic planning and best practise
Tender for contracts
Guidance on preparing for tenders and the tender process, including public sector contracts in Northern Ireland, Great Britain, Ireland and Europe