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Tobacco Products Duty: introductory guides
What is Tobacco Products Duty, what you must do when selling duty-free or duty-paid and import requirements
Subcontractors and CIS
Requirements for subcontractors under the Construction Industry Scheme
Working with HMRC - joint initiatives
Various initiatives where tax agents and advisers can work with HMRC
Voluntary contributions for National Insurance
How and when to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions, eligibility and rates
Your Self Assessment return
How to register for Self Assessment, deadlines and how to file your Self Assessment tax return online
Your tax bill and Self Assessment
Methods for paying for Self Assessment tax bill, how to claim a refund and help if you can’t pay your tax bill
Finance for disabled entrepreneurs
Overview of the different funding options available for start-up businesses in Northern Ireland
Business networks and support for disabled entrepreneurs
A list of organisations and networks that provide support for disabled entrepreneurs
Starting a business when on benefits
Starting a business can have an impact on benefits you may receive, learn how you could be affected
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.
How to buy a franchise
Check these dos and don'ts before buying a franchise.
Franchise costs and returns
Be aware of initial and ongoing costs of a franchise and potential financial performance.
Assess a franchise opportunity
What to find out when considering buying a franchise - including costs, competition, current success and support.
Franchise agreements for a franchisee
Your franchise agreement should cover franchise length, territory, amount of fees, management service fees and royalties, and restrictions.
Buy a franchise
What franchising is, how to find and assess franchise opportunities and how to buy a franchise.
Advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business
An overview of the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business.
Buy an existing business
Advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business including how to assess and value it.
Existing employees when buying a business
Your legal obligations towards staff already working for the new company.
How to calculate the value of a business
How to find out whether the business you want to buy will be profitable and value for money.
Make sure a business is worth buying: due diligence
Research the new business to ensure it is right for you, use solicitors and accountants to help you.