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The franchise business model
A basic overview of how to start your new business by buying a franchise and what to know before signing an agreement.
UK establishments of overseas companies
The steps for an overseas company to take in order to set up an establishment of their business in the United Kingdom.
Setting up specific types of limited company
Gudiance on how you can set up a Community Interest Company (CIC) or a right-to-manage (RTM) company.
UK economic interest groupings
Guidance on UK economic interest groupings (UKEIG) and European economic interest groupings (EEIG) business entities.
Employee share schemes: an overview
Tailoring employee share schemes to your needs, schemes approved by HM Revenue & Customs and employee benefit trusts
Step-by-step guide to starting a business
What to do when starting a business, including advice on business plans, financial and legal requirements
Get the skills to start a business when unemployed
How find sources of training and support to get the experience and confidence to start your own business.
Employee share schemes: advantages and disadvantages for employers
The effect of employee share ownership on your staff; tax advantages for schemes approved by HM Revenue & Customs
How to get from unemployed to self-employed
Information and advice on how to get started in business when you are unemployed and key questions to consider.
Higher education funding
Financial considerations when getting involved in higher education
Finding a business idea when unemployed
Tips and resources to help you to find a successful business idea, concept, product or service to base your business on.
Apprenticeships: delivering work-based training and qualifications to employees
Apprenticeships help employers provide work-based training and qualifications to employees aged 16 and over.
Naming your business as a sole trader
What you can and cannot name your company as a sole trader, including words you need permission to use
Naming your business partnership
What you can and cannot name your business partnership in the UK, including words you need permission to use
Setting up a business partnership
The steps you need to follow to create and set up a business partnership and details of how responsibility is shared
Writing a business plan: 5 top tips
Five key steps that can help you to prepare a successful business plan when you're starting a business.
Checklist: set up as a sole trader
A checklist of things you must do, and organisations you must make contact with, to set yourself up as a sole trader
Start a business from home
Guidance and practical tips on starting a home-based business and local support to help establish your home business
Business plan: dos and don’ts
A list of things you must do when creating your business plan and things you don't want to do in order to avoid mistakes.
Biometric residence permits
Information on biometric residence permits for individuals from outside the European Economic Area