Oranganisations you must contact when starting your business

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)


You must register:
  • Within three months of trading. If you do not register you will incur a fine.
  • If your expected turnover exceeds the threshold for VAT (64,000) need to register for VAT
Contact details: 0845 915 4515



Insurance Broker


For advice on which insurances your business require
  • If you will be employing staff you will need employers liability insurance.
  • Health and Safety
  • Will provide you with advice and information
  • If you are setting up a factory or workshop you may need to register with HSE


Contact details: 0845 345 0055



Local Authority

  • Prior to starting trading check if you need to register with them
  • Check to see if you require any licence
  • For planning permission or alterations to the business property
  • You can also register for business rates


Bank

  • Make sure business accounts are set up
  • Loans and overdrafts are arranged prior to starting


Solicitor

  • If you set up as a partnership a solicitor will draw up an official deed of partnership.
  • Advise you on the legal aspect of setting up a business


Accountant

  • Advise on taxation issues and financial records


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