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Find UK trade data from HMRC. Look up data about imports, exports, commodities and traders.
If you move goods in or out of Northern Ireland the Trader Support Service will guide you through any changes due to the implementation of the Windsor Framework.
Become a sole trader with HM Revenue and Customs - your legal responsibilities if you run a business as a self-employed sole trader.
A sole trader is a type of business. It’s the simplest business structure…
You can trade under your own name, or you can choose another name for your…
You register as a sole trader by registering for Self Assessment. You must…
What you need to do if you set up as a sole trader - check your employment status, understand your obligations, and register for tax.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Manage information about goods you commonly move from Great Britain to Northern Ireland to help you use the simplified processes for Internal Market Movements.
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Foresight project exploring how computer generated trading in financial markets will change between now and 2022.
Understand how trading conditions and insurance can limit the financial risk for freight forwarders.
Choosing a legal structure when you're starting a business: the differences between being a sole trader and a limited company, including legal risk, registration and taxes.
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