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The following is a list of companies and organisations that can help in starting up and running a company

 

 

    Companies House
    Makes available (for a fee) company accounts, but also maintains a list (freely accessible of disqualified directors.)
    T: 08703 33 36 36 www.companieshouse.gov.uk

     

    Department of Trade and Industry
    This site has a section on small businesses with good statistical information.
    T: 020 7215 5000 www.dti.gov.uk

     

    Health and Safety Executive
    Information on regulations businesses must comply with. Essential if you employ people, work in many businesses like food, drink, where tools of safety might be involved. Check if you are in any doubt.
    T: 08453 45 00 55 www.hse.gov.uk

     

    Inland Revenue
    News and information on tax and insurance matters in the UK. www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk

     

    VAT
    Customs and Excise For information about VAT registration.
    T: 08450 010 9000 www.hmce.gov.uk

     

    Bizwise Ltd
    Online advice and legal service, at a subscription.
    www.helpin-business.com

     

    British Chamber of Commerce
    Management support for all business through local Chambers of Commerce.
    T: 020 7654 5800 www.chamberonline.co.uk

     

    Business link
    Practical advice for Business.
    T: 08456 00 90 06 www.businesslink.org

     

    The Chartered Institute of Marketing
    Sets policy for marketing organisations.
    T: 01628 427 500 www.cim.co.uk

     

    Companies Limited
    Fee-based help to register a UK Limited company.
    T: 020 7383 2323 & 08000 71 22 22 www.companies-limited.co.uk

     

    Customs and Excise
    Information Management Division General advice on overseas trade statistics.
    T: 01702 367 485 & 01702 367 204 www.uktradeinfo.com

     

    Federation of Small Business
    General help for small business through membership.
    T: 01253 336 000 www.fsb.org.uk

     

    Home Business Alliance
    Information and advice about running a business from your home. www.homebusiness.org.uk

     

    Institute of Directors
    Membership organisation for company directors of larger companies, useful information section and London meeting room facilities.
    T: 020 7839 1233 www.iod.com

     

    National Association of Self-Employed
    Information and help for Sole Traders.
    T:01159 475 046

     

    Small Business Service
    Advice and information regarding small businesses.
    T: 020 7215 5000 www.sbs.gov.uk