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Developing computer games and off-the-shelf software
An introduction to the software and games industries and best practice in starting a business.
Creative industries - find a case study
Success stories about the creative and digital entrepreneurship from UK and Northern Ireland businesses
Intellectual property in games and software
How to secure and protect your intellectual property in the video games and software industries.
Marketing and selling your games product
Things to consider when marketing and selling your video game or software product.
R&D in gaming and software sectors
Types of research and development to consider when starting a business in the video games and software industries.
Translation and localisation of computer games and software
What to consider when translating and localising the games or software you develop.
Regulation in the software and gaming industries
An overview of legal considerations for software and game developers, and who to contact for advice.
Chemicals and waste
Regulations for trading in the chemicals sector
Apply for a Binding Origin Information decision
If you import into or export from Northern Ireland you can get a decision on the origin of your goods.
Making an entry summary declaration
If you are moving goods into Great Britain, from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, or into Northern Ireland from outside the EU, you’ll need to make an entry summary declaration
Researching export markets
How to conduct export market research before selling to overseas markets.
Researching customers and markets abroad
Research overseas markets, consumers and countries to make informed decisions about your business.
Advantages and disadvantages of researching export markets
The benefits and potential drawbacks of researching export markets before selling to them.
Researching export markets online
Ways of conducting online research on export markets.
UK sanctions
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for a licence
Exporting controlled goods
Guidance explaining what will change for exporters of controlled goods from 1 January 2021
Import or move horses and ponies
Rules for importing or moving horses and other equines, including ponies and donkeys
Check or report a trade barrier
Find out what trade barriers may affect you when exporting goods or services, and how to report new ones
How to set up an account to defer duty payments when you import goods
Find out how to apply for a duty deferment account, so you can delay paying most customs or tax charges when you import goods or release goods from an excise warehouse.
Check if a goods movement reference is valid
If you're using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service, find out what you must do if you are a carrier and need to check if a goods movement reference is valid and if goods can be moved.