Local and national support
Tax for charities
Helpful information on some areas of tax payments when you are a registered charity.
Read MoreSelf Assessment tax calculator
Are you looking for a tool to help you to estimate your tax costs?
Read MoreTax relief for Charities
Guidance on tax relief on certain types of income when you are a charity.
Read MoreTax incentives when employee owned
Information on Tax and Employee Share Schemes from gov.uk.
Read MoreResearch and Development (R&D) Tax Relief for Corporation Tax
Information and guidance on claiming tax relief for research and development costs.
Read MoreEmployment Status for Tax tool
Are you looking for support with your or someone's employment status?
Read MoreBenefits and Tax Credits for People In Work
Selling online and paying taxes
Information on selling online and if you need to register to as trading and pay tax.
Read MoreVOA - Valuation Office Agency
Information about council tax, business rates, housing allowance and more.
Read MoreRegistering as self-employed
If you live abroad but want to register with HMRC as self-employed in the UK, to allow you to undertake business activities, the rules are based on your UK residency status for tax.
Read MoreHMRC - HM Revenue & Customs
HM Revenue and Customs are the UK’s tax, payments, and customs authority.
Read MorePatent Box
Patent Box provides a reduced rate of Corporate Tax if it exploits patented inventions and innovations.
Read MoreHMRC - HM Revenue & Customs - The Growth Support Service
A support service to help businesses experiencing certain types of growth understand to understand tax changes.
Read MoreSelf Assessment - More than one business
Key information on completing Self Assessment tax returns for more than one business.
Read MorePre-trading Expenditure Relief
Information on what HMRC allow new businesses to claim expenditure relief on.
Read MoreSide Hustles
Information for people earning money from business activities outside their main income.
Read MoreConstruction Industry Scheme (CIS)
CIS is a scheme that allows contractors to deduct money from subcontractor's payments and pass it to HMRC.
Read MoreCitizens Information - Starting a business
Information to support individuals on starting a business.
Read MoreHMRC Employers Helpline
HMRC's helpline providing information and guidance on a range of topics.
Read MorePay As You Earn for Employers (PAYE)
Your responsibilities as an employer in relation to PAYE.
Read MoreHMRC - HM Revenue & Customs - E-Learning Guides
Online learning guides for certain business sectors and for those looking to start a business.
Read MoreLegal guidance on starting a business under 18 years old
Information to help people under the age of 18 with some of the important rules when starting a business at that age.
Read MoreICAEW Country Guides
Online directory of country guides, to help businesses looking to work or trade overseas.
Read MoreDVLA - Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency
An overview of the information and services provide by the DVLA.
Read MoreHMRC videos, webinars and email alerts
HMRC offers webinars, alerts, e-learning guides and videos if you are looking for information on running a business.
Read MoreCLA - The Country Land and Business Association
The CLA is the membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales.
Read MoreHMRC - Key Telephone Numbers
Key telephone numbers at HMRC that are related to starting and running a business.
Read MoreSoftware development - electronic filing
Contact Companies House to discuss the development of filing software requirements.
Read MoreAdvance Valuation Ruling
Sirius Business Advice Centre
Free business advice, mentoring and finance for people starting or growing a business in East Riding.
Read MoreTransferring company shares
Information on transferring company shares from one person to another.
Read MoreGetting someone else to file accounts for your company
Information about the rules for people filing accounts on behalf of a Ltd Company.
Read MoreBusiness Guardian Angel (AXA)
A free resource created by AXA Business Insurance to provide news and advice to support small businesses.
Read MoreHow to register a Charity
Information around how and what you may need to register for charitable status.
Read MoreUpdating Charity Details - Your First Annual Return
Guidance on checking your charity's details before viewing your first annual accounts online.
Read MoreInstitute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Membership organisation that provides a wealth of useful resources and insights for accountancy professionals, and businesses.
Read MoreExploring Enterprise
Are you based in Northern Ireland and looking to start a new business?
Read MoreFind an accountant
A tool from the ICAEW to help you find a chartered accountant or firm in the UK.
Read Moremygov.scot
The Scottish government website, offering information, tools, and guidance on starting a business as well as a range of other topics.
Read MoreBusiness rates Home based businesses factsheet
Information regarding business rates for home-based businesses.
Read MoreUmbrella Companies
General information about umbrella companies which act as intermediaries between a contractor and a particular organisation.
Read MoreFreeports
Special areas within the UK’s borders where different economic regulations apply
Read MoreBuilding Up Business Programme - Money Advice Trust
The Money Advice Trust has developed a programme consisting of a series of videos designed to help small business owners feel confident managing their business finances.
Read MoreNorthern Ireland Screen
Offers a range of business support, training, workshops and funding to businesses in the creative industry.
Read MoreStart & Grow York
The Start & Grow York programme offers mentoring and support for business, whether it’s the seed of an idea, a young company, or a fully fledged business.
Read MoreNorth East Chamber of Commerce
A membership organisation offering support on a range of topics including business support, training and events.
Read MoreArun District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreFSB - Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses is a a not-for-profit organisation which exists to serve the UK small community.
Read MoreSubsidiaries, trading as business names, umbrella companies
Guidance on the sub-structure options for limited companies.
Read MoreECAs - Enhanced Capital Allowances
Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) enable a business to claim 100% first-year capital allowances on purchases of qualifying energy efficient technology.
Read MoreNottingham City Starting in Business Programme
Workshops for individuals looking to start a business in Nottingham City.
Read MoreIncuHive Business Advice
IncuHive business Advice programme offers free, tailored guidance and support to pre start business in Surrey. It’s also available to businesses in their first year of operation.
Read MoreEIS - Enterprise Investment Scheme
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed so that your company can raise money to help grow your business.
Read MoreAdvanced Learner Loan (19 years +)
An Advanced Learner Loan can help with the costs of a college or training course.
Read MoreCity Community Legal Advice Centre (CLAC)
Support and assistance on how to handle legal matters related to your business.
Read MoreNon-Executive Directors (NED)
Information on Non-Executive Directors and what Non-Executive Directors can bring to your business.
Read MoreUseful contacts and resources for overseas businesses setting up in the UK
Investment Zones
Plans for new zones to be created across the UK to form form knowledge-intensive growth clusters for business and research.
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