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When you set up your business, it pays to get the legal structure right from the start. Read our guide to your options and what you need to consider.

There are several pieces of legislation that apply to eBay traders. They cover areas such as retailing, and insurance.

Search for disqualified company directors. Anyone who has a bankruptcy, a debt relief order or bankruptcy restrictions is banned from being the director of a company. You can search the bankruptcy and insolvency register to find out who has been banned.

Use the WebCHeck service to search for information about existing or dissolved companies, including insolvency details and previous names.

Sacking an employee for gross misconduct can be tricky, and getting it wrong could lead to legal proceedings. Our FAQs explain your responsibilities.

Buying from a supplier abroad can bring unique issues, including legal and cultural differences and transport problems. Our guide to the main issues.

You can take court action against someone if they owe you money. This tool will help you fill in the correct forms and issue a claim online.

Visit the Government’s Planning Portal website to calculate the fees for any planning application you’re considering in England.

Businesses are subject a number of key health and safety responsibilities. This Health and Safety Executive guide covers the key issues.

Public bodies have to release information they hold on you. These tips will make sure nothing confidential gets into the public domain inadvertently.

Copyright protects the creators of original text, artwork and films, and gives you control over the rights to copy, perform or broadcast your material

Exiting your business may be sad, but it doesn't need to be stressful. Our guide to planning in advance how you want to exit and who will succeed you.