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Start a business to help people or communities - business structures including community interest companies and co-operatives
Unincorporated associations are organisations set up through an agreement between a group of people who come together for a reason other than to make a profit
Defines unincorporated and incorporated businesses.
What action you need to take regarding data protection and data flows with the EU/EEA.
Find out about being 'active', trading and non-trading, and being dormant if you’re a new or existing company or organisation.
Information to help you identify if your organisation needs to publish a modern slavery statement and best practice guidance on producing a statement.
We are the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. DBT is a ministerial department, supported by 19 agencies and public bodies .
The Regulatory Policy Committee provides the government with external, independent scrutiny of the evidence supporting changes in law that affect businesses, charities and community groups.
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
An initiative for companies committed to integrating 10 corporate responsibility principles in their business operations and strategies.
BERR is now the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
BEIS existed until 2023 when it was split to form the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Responsibility for national security and...
Guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats.
Business customers can apply to access our electronic services through the portal or Business Gateway.
This series brings together all documents relating to Mid-sized businesses
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have merged to form the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). For information on education and skills, see the Department for...
Types of model articles of association a limited company can have, including older versions of Table A from previous company legislation.
Business Development Service Ltd (BDS) was formed in 1989 by a small group of professional business advisers who were committed to the cause of providing small businesses with the best advice and guidance to enable them to grow and prosper.
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