Guidance
Keep your business running
Meet ongoing legal duties, file reports and manage business risks.
Overview
Running a business involves regular reporting, record keeping and compliance with the laws that apply to your business, premises, products and workers.
Keep records and details up to date
Maintain financial and company records, and update official details when your address, ownership, directors or business activities change.
File required reports
Check the deadlines for accounts, confirmation statements, tax returns and any industry-specific returns. Put reminders in place so that reports are submitted on time.
Manage risk
Assess risks to your staff, customers, data and operations. Appropriate insurance, health and safety procedures, continuity planning and secure record storage can reduce disruption.
Make changes to your business
Follow the correct process if you change your legal structure, take on partners, move premises, suspend trading or close the business. Tell customers, staff and authorities when necessary.