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You must register as an overseas company in the UK to do business legally - find out about what you need to do
Outlines the measures that will be included in the Enterprise Bill.
Find out how venture capital schemes work, who can apply and what tax reliefs are available for your investors.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some economic issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
Estimates of businesses' expenditure and employment relating to research and development (R and D) performed in the UK, irrespective of the residence of the ultimate owner or users.
The minister is responsible for: business sectors (excluding construction and rail) and advanced manufacturing, including low carbon economy enterprise competiveness and economic growth, including economic opportunities and shocks Business Bank and access to finance Green Investment Bank deregulation and better...
Even the best-run business can face unexpected challenges and solvency issues. It's important you recognise the signs and understand your duties as a director.
Find out how to raise money for research, development or innovation using the Enterprise Investment Scheme or a Venture Capital Trust.
This is a RPC short guidance note on issues around defining a ‘business’.
How to get Inheritance Tax relief on business assets in an estate, what qualifies, giving away business property or assets
Report by Lord Young, Enterprise Advisor to the Prime Minister on the UK enterprise environment and support available to small businesses.
Business Asset Disposal Relief (was known as Entrepreneurs' Relief) can reduce your Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you sell certain business assets or shares - eligibility, deadlines, how to claim
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Defines a social enterprise by the purpose of a business, with primarily social objectives.
Report of qualitative research over the course of a year, with a heterogeneous set of social enterprises (SEs) covering the variety of size,…
Documents relating to Ofqual's requirements to meet the Business Impact Target
This page provides support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) on bidding for government contracts.
We deal with complaints about cases where a company name is registered for the primary purpose of preventing someone else with legitimate interest from registering it, or demanding payment from them to release it. Company Names Tribunal works with the...
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