Starting a business

Advice and guidance on starting a business in the Vale

 Business rates

• Calculating and paying your business rates

Licensing

• Business licences and permits

Support for your business

• Business advice, support and guidance

Selling to the council

• Contract adverts
• Guide for suppliers

Health and safety

• Health and safety advice and inspections

Disability legislation

• Advice for businesses on disability legislation

Other useful business websites

• Learning and Skills Council This link will take you to an external website... .  Apprenticeships website for young people, employers and partners.
• Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform. This link will take you to an external website... Government department responsible for trade, business, employees, consumers, science and energy.
• Business Link Oxfordshire Business Link This link will take you to an external website... - general business advice and information.
• Environmental Information Exchange. This link will take you to an external website... A non-profit group supporting the environmental efforts of Oxfordshire businesses and organisations. The website contains information on current issues and solutions.