Main content starts
Rules and regulations
Whatever sort of organisation you set up, you will need to be aware of the appropriate rules and regulations. You should also be aware that there is a lot of help available for this. For example, setting up a limited company might sound daunting, but the website and staff of Companies House make the process very clear.
Local help
- Surrey County Council business advice section has advice ranging from trading standards and business licences to credit and safety laws and food advice
- West Sussex County Council business advice section includes business safety, trading standards and street trading licenses
- West Sussex Social Enterprise network
- Crawley Borough Council - business resources and support
- Tandridge District County Council business resources and support
- HM Revenue & Customs Business Education & Support Team - information about free workshops where new businesses or new employers can get practical advice on a variety of subjects such as record-keeping, filling in and filing your tax return and what to do if you take someone on. These are held at various locations including Brighton and Crawley and each workshop last about two hours.
National help
- How to register your company - forms and FAQs - don't be afraid to phone them, they are very helpful.
- Health and Safety Executive and Guide for Employers
- Byestart - small business legal and employment guides - over 30 guides from "choosing a solicitor" to "health and safety issues"
- HM Revenue & Customs starting up in business guides covering tax, VAT, self employment and so on.
