Further research

For help and support on self-assessment, visit the following links:

• Gov.uk’s ‘Register for and file your Self Assessment tax return’ webpage [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]
• Gov.uk’s Help and support for Self Assessment webpage
• The HMRC also offer a series of videos explaining the self-assessment process.

Follow these links from Gov.uk for more information on how to register as a limited company and how to set up a business partnership.

You can read other CIC success stories and find information and advice on money and tax on the Gov.uk website.

For more information on Intellectual Property and how to identify and protect your IP assets, there are a range of free online support tools that can help you. Find out how to register for access to these tools on the Gov.uk website.

Finally, as a business owner it is important to be aware of certain legalities. The following links provide more information:

• For more information on health and safety visit the Health and Safety Executive website.
• To find out more about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) visit the Information Commissioner’s Office website.
• For guidance on the legal implications of Brexit for small businesses visit The National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses (FSB).
• If you start to employ staff, a good place to start for more information on the Disability Discrimination Act and Working Time Directive is the Gov.uk website.
• The Creative Industries Federation can also give you access to discounted HR advice and support.