New guidance to support sole traders and small businesses

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving Registry services and simplifying our website, we have introduced a brand-new support page for sole traders and small business owners.  

We understand that starting a new business or taking it to the next stage can feel overwhelming. To support you in navigating this process, we’ve developed a dedicated page specifically for sole traders and small business owners, offering clear guidance and practical resources tailored to your needs. 

This support is aimed to help small business owners understand when registration is required and outlines the different options available.

Read our sole trader and small business support.

Next steps 

We encourage all local business owners and entrepreneurs to explore the new support page. Where relevant, we also recommend reviewing recent updates to our guidance on incorporating a company and about companies for further information. 

Additional website enhancements will follow, including simplified guidance on associated parties and business names.