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Registering a new business

If you are a new business and you employ staff, you need to register with either HSE or your local authority. Who you register with depends on the type of work you do.

If you are unsure who to register your business with, ring your local authority’s environmental health department or call HSE’s Infoline on 0845 345 0055.

Relevant forms:

If you work with hazardous substances, such as asbestos or explosives, or in a hazardous industry, such as construction or diving, you may also need to apply for a licence; or notify HSE or your local authority.

If in doubt, ring your local authority’s environmental health department or call HSE’s Infoline on 0845 345 0055 for advice.