Useful Links

Advice and information on franchising:

British Franchising Association
82 Dalebrook Court,
Oxford Office Village,
Langford Lane,
Oxford,
OX5 1LQ;
tel: 01865 379 892.
www.bfa.org

For information on intellectual property rights:

Patent Office,
Concept House,
Cardiff Road,
Newport,
South Wales,
NP10 8QQ.
Tel: 08459 500 505
www.ipo.gov.uk

The Independent Commission Providing information for complying with the Data Protection Act 1998 & Freedom of Information 2000.

The information commissioner (Data Protection),
Wycliffe House ,
Water Lane,
Wilmslow,
Chesire,
SK 5AF
Tel: 01625 645 700
www.ico.gov.uk

Resource and Information relating to risks to health and safety arising out from work activity in the UK

Health and Safety Executive,
Rose Court,
2 Southwark Bridge,
London,
SE1 9HS
Tel: 0207 566 2100
www.hse.gov.uk

Guidance on Taxation and other Duties for Businesses
Also provide dates for businesses and advise open days

HMRC Tel: 045 010 9000
www.hmrc.gov.uk

Information regarding registration and company formation

Company House,
Crown Way,
Cardiff,
CF14 3UZ
Tel: 0303 1234 500
www.companieshouse.gov.uk