Business
Non-domestic rates, funding, parental leave
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Develop ideas for businesses, products or services
Information to help you develop ideas for businesses, products or services.
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Starting a business
Information on business planning, registering a company and starting a new business.
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Growing a business
Information on planning, events, support networks and funding.
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Selling or closing a business
Find information on selling or closing a business.
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Non-domestic rates (business rates)
Guidance on non-domestic rates and relief, including appeals.
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Funding your business or idea
Check the types of business funding available and increase your chances of putting in a successful application.
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Managing a business
Information on buying or renting premises, business insurance, business skills and data protection.
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Employing people
Your legal obligations to staff, including information on recruitment, leave and contracts.
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Taxes
Includes information on company tax returns, corporation rates and reliefs, paying your tax bill and VAT.
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Importing
Information and help on importing goods and services to Scotland.
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Exporting
Information and help on exporting goods and services from Scotland.
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Licences and regulations
Find out whether your business is regulated, whether you need a licence to operate and who you should apply to.
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Running a charity or community group
Find charities, become a charity, raise concerns, community groups, appeals, grants.
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Finance and accounts
Includes information on accounting, bookkeeping, bankruptcy, cashflow, payroll and debt recovery.
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Waste and energy
Find advice and support to help your business become more environmentally aware and efficient.
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Business sectors
Find specialist support depending on the industry you do business in.
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Working with Scottish businesses from abroad
Information on working with Scottish businesses if you live abroad, including: trade, making investments or setting up a business in Scotland.
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