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Sets out the main requirements for incorporating and naming a company in the UK, including business names and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
A free-to-access short online programme to help you start a business or become self-employed in England.
How trustees set up their Charity Commission Account.
How to submit open licence returns on the SPIRE export licensing system.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
Charity trustees must 'have regard' to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance when carrying out activities to which it's relevant.
This page contains information about the scheme, including how it works, eligibility criteria, and how to access the funding available.
Find out which locations are using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service.
Find out what to do if you experience a problem whilst submitting a declaration using the Customs Declaration Service.
How to account for import VAT on your VAT Return if you're using postponed VAT accounting.
Find out about Corporation Tax relief you can claim for costs on R&D if you’re a small and medium-sized enterprise with an accounting period that starts before 1 April 2024.
How to object and challenge someone else's trade mark and details of any legal costs involved.
ATA Carnet lets you temporarily export commercial samples, trade fair or exhibition goods and professional equipment to countries that are part of the ATA Carnet system.
Tell HMRC about voluntary underpayments arising on import of goods.
Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
How to make sure that your products are properly checked for conformity and your technical documents are managed correctly.
Where to get training and advice on counter-terrorism if you work in the private security industry.
Regulations setting out what should be included in a governing document for a CIO.
Find the full rates of duty and calculation examples that apply if you make, import or hold beer, cider, spirits, wine or other fermented products.
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