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Access free, impartial services that can help you find opportunities and meet business challenges.

Locate business networks

Get the right support and information based on where you are and what your business does.

Navigate funding

Select from finance options and government-backed schemes to help you start or grow your business.

“Horizon Europe funding helped us connect and collaborate with different, specialised organisations across the continent that we would never have met otherwise.” Innovation at a Scottish distillery has led to the creation of the world’s first climate-positive gin.

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Set up a business

The business structure you choose can affect the way you pay tax and your legal responsibilities.

Working for yourself

If you work for yourself, you'll usually need to report your income so you pay the right tax, and you may need to set up a business.

Apply for a Start Up Loan

Apply for a government-backed Start Up Loan of £500 to £25,000 to start or grow your business.

Employing people

See the latest guidance on employing people, including contracts, payroll, pensions and worker’s rights.

Business news from the UK government

New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century

Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent.

500 jobs protected at Grangemouth as UK Government partners with INEOS to save vital plant’s future

Vital chemical production at Grangemouth protected as Government provides over £120m support package in £150m joint investment

Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act

Leaders from across the business community, trade union movement and wider civil society have welcomed the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent.

Help us shape government services for businesses

The new Business Growth Service wants to help UK businesses start, grow, and succeed. Join our Business Voices Panel to help shape the service.