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Commercial Bus Service Permits
Detailing the types of bus services that need a Service Permit from the Department for Infrastructure.
Vehicle documents for international road haulage
Heavy goods vehicle and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
Certificates, licences and permits for HGVs and trailer
Essential documentation about your HGV and trailer to carry when you drive a commercial vehicle carrying goods abroad.
Insurance, tax and vehicle security documents
Documents on vehicle and goods insurance, and various tolls, taxes, charges and permissions you need to carry abroad.
Is rail transport right for your goods?
How rail freight transport is used for certain goods and routes as a useful alternative to other modes of transport.
Radiation screening at ports and airports
Incoming freight, vehicles and passengers and pedestrians are routinely screened for radiation at UK ports and airports.
Registering as a fireworks retailer
How to register with the Department of Justice as a firework retailer in Northern Ireland and why it is important to ensure you have an up-to-date licence.
How to assess your transport needs for international trade
Speed, cost, regulation and other requirements that may influence your choice of transport mode for your goods.
Selling fireworks
Fireworks retailing rules and responsibilities for businesses in Northern Ireland including how to apply for a licence to sell fireworks legally and safe storage.
How to transport goods out of the UK by road: step-by-step
Checklist for transporting goods commercially by road from the United Kingdom to an international destination.
Moving personal belongings from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Find out how your business can move someone's personal belongings from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
Use of fuel by private pleasure craft in Northern Ireland
An overview of the rules for diesel use in private pleasure craft in NI and implications for trips between NI and GB.
The Carrier Bag Levy
A Carrier Bag Levy for each new carrier bag applies to most retail transactions in Northern Ireland.
Retailing: 5 ways to improve your business
Retailing moves fast - can you move faster to beat the competition and drive new sales?
Retail payment options
The various payment options that retail businesses can accept such as cash or card and how they can work for your business.
Online payments in retail
Consider your options for taking online payments in your retail business, including important factors like cost and security.
Cash handling in retail
How to accept cash payments in your retail business safely and securely, including the records of cash sales you should keep.
Visual merchandising: retail store design and layout
The interior of your retail store can impact your customers’ decisions on what to buy.
How do I pay the Carrier Bag Levy to DAERA?
There is an online site which must be accessed to pay the Carrier Bag Levy to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
Carry out international road haulage
What United Kingdom goods vehicle operators need to do in order to carry out international road haulage.