Articles for tag: compliance, legal

KennethChing

business licences and permits UK

Business Licences and Permits You May Need in the UK

Registering a company or telling HMRC that you are self-employed does not automatically mean you can start every business activity straight away. For many new businesses, there is another compliance step before opening: checking whether the activity, premises, products or services require a licence, permit, registration or other official approval. There is no single UK ...

KennethChing

How to Trademark a Business Name in the UK

Choosing a business name is only the beginning. Registering a company at Companies House, buying a domain, or securing social-media handles does not automatically give you trade mark protection. To protect a business name in the UK, you normally need to apply to the Intellectual Property Office, known as the IPO, and register the mark ...