Beyond general obligations.
WHAT MAY APPLY
Licences for regulated activities Permits for premises Health and safety requirements Sector-specific reporting Professional registration
WHO IS AFFECTED
Food, health, education, financial services, transport, import and export, and various regulated professions, among others.
WHAT TO DO
Establish whether your activity is regulated.
HOW
The relevant sector regulator A professional body An accountant or lawyer familiar with your sector
WHAT NOT TO DO
Assume business registration covers everything Begin regulated activity and establish requirements afterwards
WHAT THE CONSEQUENCES CAN BE
Penalties Closure Contracts unenforceable Inability to obtain insurance
WHAT TO REVIEW
When your activity changes.
A new service may bring requirements the original activity did not.
WHAT TO KEEP
Every licence and permit, with renewal dates diarised.
WHERE TO GET CERTAINTY
The regulator directly.
Not from what someone told you.
