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What are geographical indications and protected food names?
Explanation and examples of geographical indications and protected food names, used to protect products from imitation.
Protecting geographical food and drink names in Northern Ireland
Guidance on geographical indication and traditional specialty guaranteed protection for food, drink or agricultural products in Northern Ireland.
Apply to protect a geographical food or drink name in Northern Ireland
How to protect a product name under UK and EU geographical indication schemes in Northern Ireland.
Creative industry tax reliefs
Find out if your creative industry company qualifies for Corporation Tax Relief and how to make a claim.
Northern Ireland Christmas licensing hours
The times of day you can legally sell alcohol in Northern Ireland over Christmas.
Legal considerations for breweries, cideries and distilleries
Overview of the legal considerations when producing beer and spirits, covering premises, taxes and advertising.
Beef and veal marketing standards
Marketing standards for veal and beef importers, exporters, producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors.
An overview of NI creative media industry
Key facts about the UK's and Northern Ireland's creative media sector.
An overview of the UK's publishing sector
Key facts and statistics about the UK's publishing sector, and how the sector is regulated.
Copyright in media industries
Importance of copyright protection when working in broadcasting or publishing, and how to protect your original works.
Music, photography, visual art and comedy
Discover opportunities available to businesses starting up in the creative and performing arts sector.
Visual art, comedy and performing arts
How to start a performance or a visual arts business in Northern Ireland.
Photography
What you need to know if you are starting up a photography business.
Music
Key considerations if you wish to turn an interest or talent for music into a business.
Protecting your creative work online: top tips
Simple tips to help you deal with copyright infringement and protect your images, designs and other creative work online.
Publishing and broadcasting
An overview of the UK's publishing and broadcasting sectors.
Venues and musical events
Guidance on organising live events and the business requirements involved.
Arts and crafts
Information and guidance on starting up an arts and crafts business in Northern Ireland.
Placing a regulated product on the market
Pre-market approval procedure for food and animal feed products and processes requiring authorisation.
Food labelling: country of origin
Find out when you must label your meat, fish or seafood product with its country of origin.