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Setting up a business involves complying with a range of legal requirements. Find out which ones apply to you and your new enterprise.

What particular regulations do specific types of business (such as a hotel, or a printer, or a taxi firm) need to follow? We explain some of the key legal issues to consider for 200 types of business.

While poor governance can bring serious legal consequences, the law can also protect business owners and managers and help to prevent conflict.

Whether you want to raise finance, join forces with someone else, buy or sell a business, it pays to be aware of the legal implications.

From pay, hours and time off to discipline, grievance and hiring and firing employees, find out about your legal responsibilities as an employer.

Marketing matters. Marketing drives sales for businesses of all sizes by ensuring that customers think of their brand when they want to buy.

Commercial disputes can prove time-consuming, stressful and expensive, but having robust legal agreements can help to prevent them from occurring.

Whether your business owns or rents premises, your legal liabilities can be substantial. Commercial property law is complex, but you can avoid common pitfalls.

With information and sound advice, living up to your legal responsibilities to safeguard your employees, customers and visitors need not be difficult or costly.

As information technology continues to evolve, legislation must also change. It affects everything from data protection and online selling to internet policies for employees.

Intellectual property (IP) isn't solely relevant to larger businesses or those involved in developing innovative new products: all products have IP.

Knowing how and when you plan to sell or relinquish control of your business can help you to make better decisions and achieve the best possible outcome.

From bereavement, wills, inheritance, separation and divorce to selling a house, personal injury and traffic offences, learn more about your personal legal rights.

Selling your business can be a stressful process. Finding the right purchasers and negotiating the sale takes effort and careful attention.

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If you're considering selling your business, you need to arrive at a fair value. Here are all the factors you should take into account.
The worth of a business is based on how much profit a buyer can make from it, and the potential risks. Read our guide to valuing your business.
Selling your business can be difficult and stressful. This guide will help you find the right buyer, negotiate the sale and complete due diligence.
Creating a valuable business means taking strategic decisions that have a lasting, positive effect. Our guide to creating and protecting value.
Establishing the value of your business is tricky. This guide looks at how to get an idea of what your business is worth and achieve the best sale price.
There are many legal, financial and taxation issues to consider when selling your business. These FAQS answer the most common questions.