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All private sector businesses that want to do building control work in England and Wales under the Building Act 1984 (as amended) must apply to register with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
Find out if you need to apply for the fit and proper test and how to do this so that HMRC can register your business.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Caldwell on 29 December 2025.
How regulators determine fit and proper person status when you apply for approval as a compliance scheme or accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter.
When starting again can be, or can lead to, misconduct.
How to issue a winding up petition - forms and fees to wind up a company to recover any money you're owed.
Find out if you’re a trust or company service provider who needs to register for supervision with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
As a landlord, find out if the leaseholders in your block have the right to take over management of your building, and the process they must go through to do this
What to do if you're visiting the UK on business - check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, what visa to apply for, and what to do before you visit.
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