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Types of shares
Ordinary, preference, cumulative preference and redeemable shares come with different conditions and rights.
Advantages and disadvantages of issuing shares in your company
There are business benefits of issuing shares in your company but you should also be aware of potential drawbacks.
Government grants and support
Information about grant award criteria and matching funds you may need to provide.
Estimate your rate bill
Get an indication of how much your business rates bill could be for 2024-25.
Cost of living: Support and advice for small businesses
Sources of support and funding to help Northern Ireland businesses.
What do business angels do?
How business angels operate and how they choose the businesses they invest in.
Residential Homes Rate Relief
Residential Homes Rate Relief is an application-based rate relief that provides 100% relief to properties that meet the criteria.
Hardship Rate Relief
Hardship Rate Relief assists businesses that are having difficulty paying business rates due to a temporary crisis, financial or otherwise.
Northern Ireland business support finder
A searchable database of advisory and financial assistance - find advice, expertise, equity, grants, loans, and recognition awards.
Accessibility: providing auxiliary aids or services
Use equipment, technology, and extra services to help disabled people access what you offer.
Help available for business rates
Information on various rate relief and support schemes for businesses.
Back in Business rate support
The Back in Business scheme offers businesses a 50% rates discount for up to two years if they occupy a vacant retail unit.
Make yourself bankrupt
The bankruptcy process and your duties if you make yourself bankrupt.
How to petition for your own bankruptcy
Understanding the process involved in making yourself bankrupt, and how and where to get the right forms.
Bankruptcy for company directors
What to do if you are the director of a company and need to declare bankruptcy.
Get advice about bankruptcy
Who to contact for advice on bankruptcy.
Alternatives to bankruptcy
Other options to consider before making yourself bankrupt.
How the High Court can deal with your bankruptcy petition
What options the court has when it considers your bankruptcy petition.
Which court you should use for bankruptcy
Which courts deal with bankruptcy matters and how to find the right one for you.
Costs involved in making yourself bankrupt
Information on the fees you may have to pay to present your bankruptcy petition.