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Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
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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.
The Government launches a consultation on the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme to cut electricity bills for 7,000 manufacturers and boost finance access with a £4 billion British Business Bank plan.
Information on how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Thailand.
Find out about risks of excise duty evasion and other commercial risks if you're an excise warehousekeeper or registered consignor.
Understand and avoid all types of anti-competitive and cartel activity including price-fixing, collusion, bid-ridding and sharing markets. Know how to report concerns to the CMA.
Information on how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Mexico.
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.
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company.
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