Guides for businesses

Navigate the process of starting, running and growing a business with our handy e-Advisers and online guides. Simply answer a few questions about your business and get personalised recommendations for your next steps.

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For starting a business

e-Adviser for Starting a Business
For aspiring business owners to find out the next steps to start and register a business.
e-Adviser for Business Structure
To help aspiring business owners decide on the business structure that best suits their needs.
e-Adviser for Home-Based Business NEW!
For aspiring business owners to find out the next steps to run a small-scale business from home.

For government assistance

e-Adviser for Government Assistance
For business owners to identify relevant assistance schemes, such as tax incentives, loans, grants, toolkits and programmes.

For licence recommendations

e-Adviser for Events
For event organisers to find out the licences and permits needed to organise a physical event.
e-Adviser for Premises Use
For business owners to check if their premises are currently approved for their intended use.
Food Services Licence Guided Journey
A step-by-step walkthrough for food service business owners to apply for relevant licences.
More Licence e-Advisers
Browse the full directory of e-Advisers for business owners to find out the licences they need. Select your business sector to find the relevant e-Adviser.