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This is the official one-stop shop for businesses on child online safety.
Things to consider when buying and using products.
Find out your VAT obligations if you use an online marketplace to sell goods in the UK.
Shoppers seeking seasonal bargains on social media are being warned to beware of illicit counterfeit goods promoted and endorsed by social media influencers.
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
Information for businesses on how to comply with consumer protection law on online reviews and endorsements.
Find out how internet scams work and what to be aware of - misleading websites, report website fraud, suspicious communication and phishing
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.
What you need to know about and do to comply with the law and keep consumers safe.
What you need to do now that the eCommerce Directive no longer applies to the UK.
Advice for Retailers and Producers
If you manage an online platform that allows user generated content, these 7 steps will help you keep your business and your users safe.
When applying to register a trade mark, you must use the classification system to specify the goods and/or services you'll be using it on.
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