Start-up support

New businesses are the lifeblood of the region and will provide the jobs of tomorrow. As such, we take every opportunity to encourage the successful start-up of new businesses in and around the region with a range of support services to signpost possible pitfalls and engender good practice.

These services include:

Advice on business structure
Help on starting/registering the business formally
Assistance with forecasts and business plans
Help to obtain finance
Advice on accounting records
Assistance with self assessment
Advice on how much tax to pay and when
Tax planning advice