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

The following is an outline of some of the legislation which may be relevant to a tyre fitter.

Boardroom and shareholder disputes can arise for many reasons. Understanding the legal rights of everyone involved and the options available.

It's a common misconception that to become a plc you have to float your company on the Stock Exchange. Discover how you can become a PLC too.

Facing an employment tribunal claim can be stressful and expensive. Find out answers to some of your frequently asked questions.

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

Inadequate trading terms can you don't get paid. Minimise bad debts by setting out clear terms of trade and make customers are aware of them.

If you lease business premises, understand your responsibilities for maintenance and repairs - they should be clearly set out in the lease.

Our guide to health and safety risk assessment, including the most common risks and how to manage them, and what paperwork you need to keep.

There are a number of legal issues you need to be aware of when building your website, from intellectual property protection to advertising and distance selling rules.

The difference between design right and registered designs, how much registration costs and what to do if someone claims the right to your design

How to manage both the investment you put into your business as an owner-manager, and the income, profits and other benefits you get from it.