Business Library / Online resources
Independent resource collectionUseful online business information without the search noise.
Start with government, regulator and established institutional sources. Check the publication date and apply the guidance to the correct jurisdiction.
20 trusted starting points
Official and institutional business resources.
GOV.UK — Start a businessUK GovernmentCompanies HouseUK company administrationHM Revenue & CustomsTax and customsUK Intellectual Property OfficeTrade marks and IPInformation Commissioner’s OfficeData protectionACASEmployment guidanceBritish Business BankBusiness finance informationUK Export FinanceExport supportExport from the UKInternational tradeEU Access2MarketsEU trade requirementsEuropean e-JusticeEU legal informationEUR-LexEU lawOECD for BusinessInternational policyWorld Trade OrganizationGlobal tradeWorld Bank Business ReadyBusiness environment dataWIPOInternational intellectual propertyUNCTADTrade and developmentSEC Small BusinessUS capital marketsU.S. Small Business AdministrationUS business guidanceCanada BusinessCanadian business guidance
Need official company data?
Open the BCB directory of company registers across the UK, EU and major international jurisdictions.
Search official registersNeed a practical guide?
Use the BCB books, banking, accounting and online-sales resources.
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