Starting up

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FAQs

Starting a business FAQs

Frequently asked questions on starting a business for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships.

Sector specific law

Business ownership and management

Finance and business strategy

Employment law

Marketing and selling

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FAQs

Consumer credit FAQs

How to get a licence to offer credit to consumers and businesses, drawing up a credit agreement and the costs and implications involved.

Contracts, disputes

Being sued

Article

Essential guide to being sued

Your business could be sued because of an accident, mistake or misunderstanding. If you're facing a legal claim, here's how to handle being taken to court.

Commercial premises law

Health and safety

Waste barrels

Tool

Register as a waste carrier

If you regularly transport waste generated by your business, you need to register as a waste carrier. Use this tool to register as a waste carrier.

Data protection and IT

Intellectual property

Exit strategies