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Government has launched Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online training course for small business leaders.
Business customers can apply to access our electronic services through the portal or Business Gateway.
Free online training courses to help business protect against cyber threats and online fraud.
Sign in and submit ESL, RCSL and EU VAT refund application, and get help with lost username, password or account activation codes
Find out about the VAT place of supply rules if your business sells digital services to private consumers.
How sellers deal with VAT for goods from overseas that they sell direct to customers in the UK.
Start a business to help people or communities - business structures including community interest companies and co-operatives
Tools and guidance for businesses
Find out if you need to pay VAT when you sell goods to customers in the UK using an online marketplace.
Guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
Sign in or set up a personal or business tax account, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, PAYE for employers, VAT and other services.
Set up and run a business partnership - naming a partnership, registering with HMRC, partnership tax returns and legal responsibilities
How to file your company annual accounts with Companies House
You must register as an overseas company in the UK to do business legally - find out about what you need to do
Report assessing customer experiences of public and private business support.
Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV
Register as a sole trader with HM Revenue and Customs - your legal responsibilities if you run a business as a self-employed sole trader.
Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company
How safe platform design can protect your users from online harms and prepare your business or organisation for future legislation.
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