When starting and running a business there are certain legal and regulatory rules you would need to abide by, some applicable to all businesses and others depend on the nature of your business. It is important to do your research to ensure you are compliant with all your responsibilities.
Further Information
The Growth Hub works in partnership with the Better Business for All (BBFA) initiative which brings together regulatory bodies in the Heart of the South West area. This short video explains the benefits of the partnership for businesses in Devon and Somerset.
Alternatively ‘Get in Touch’ with the Growth Hub team who can provide you with information on the legal and regulatory requirements for most business types via our ‘request a factsheet’ service.
When starting up, private limited companies (whether limited by shares or guarantee), limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and Community Interest Companies (CICs) must first be incorporated (or registered as a legal entity) with Companies House
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is an independent authority concerned with information rights and data privacy, which provides information and guidance on privacy and electronic communication.
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Business support programmes
Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards
Devon
Trading Standards is there to advise businesses on what they need to do to comply with legislation, whether it’s on how to deal with age-restricted products or any other area of trading law. Trading Standards isn’t just about trying to catch businesses out when they get something wrong, it’s about helping you get it right the first time.
HMRC provide online support for starting or running a business around topics such as business tax, self-assessment, business expenses and record keeping. Support options include webinars (online presentations), e-learning, YouTube videos and factsheets.
Advice to businesses to assist with addressing all matters to fire safety. Primarily to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation, and achieve this with a minimum of fuss and cost.
PATLIB UK - Intellectual Property Information Centre
Plymouth
Plymouth PatLib is based in Plymouth Central Library and is part of a national network of Intellectual Property (IP) Information Centres supported by the Intellectual Property Office. (IPO)
The Growth Hub have licenced access to thousands of practical, factual and digestible reports, guides, factsheets and reference resources for businesses.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has developed a range of tools and guidance to help small and medium sized businesses understand health and safety.
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