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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.

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

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Most businesses rent their premises, either through a lease or a licence, as it's flexible and ties up minimal capital. Our guide to what to consider.
Rent reviews and business rates revaluations can cost you money. How to judge whether an increase is reasonable, and how to challenge an increase.
Rent reviews are a mechanism for adjusting a tenant’s rent to the current market level. You negotiate a rent review with your landlord.
If you need to get out of your lease there may be several options available, including terminating the lease, re-assigning the lease and sub-letting.
If you lease business premises, understand your responsibilities for maintenance and repairs - they should be clearly set out in the lease.
Leasing premises is an appealing option for businesses. It gives you a secure base without the costs of buying a freehold. Read our Leasing FAQs
Buying premises may be one of the largest investments you make in your business. Understand the process and have all the legal bases covered.
Using CCTV in the workplace is subject to data protection and human rights law. So what must employers do to avoid breaking the law?
Commercial tenants with older leases wanting to sublet can find their lease tricky to get out of. Find out how to overcome these problems.
Commonhold schemes are intended for commercial and residential multi-occupancy properties with extensive common facilities and structures.
Businesses have an obligation - both legal and moral - to make as their premises accessible for those with disabilities. The steps you can take.
Buying your premises gives you control over your place of business - but also leads to liabilities. Read our guide before making a decision.
Getting out of a lease can leave you with expensive obligations to repair or reinstate the property. Find out your obligations
Need guidance on property licenses? Our essential guide explains commercial premises law, covering key aspects for businesses.
Moving premises can be time-consuming and disruptive to your business, and communication is key. Our guide to planning and managing a premises move.