Regulation and licensing

Whether you’re starting your own business or if you are already established, trading within the law is vital for any business.

Business Surrey can make sure you’re directed to the right team to support with enquiries around regulation and licensing.

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Save time and money with trading standards

Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards is an award-winning service which has extensive experience advising businesses of all sizes, from start-ups and SMEs to multinationals.

Accessing this expert advice can save businesses time and money in the long run.

It means start-ups and SMEs get it right at the outset.

It also enables all businesses to invest with confidence in products, practices and procedures, knowing that resources devoted to compliance are well spent.

Trading standards offer:

A business advice helpline
Free signposting to public sources of information
Primary Authority Partnerships
Trading Standards Approved trader schemes
Bespoke training for your staff

All Surrey businesses are entitled to an initial 30 minutes of advice free of charge via the business advice helpline. After that, there is a charge which covers the cost of providing expert advice.

For more information, contact Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards using the buttons below.

Regulation and licensing – key information

Businesses in Surrey working in specific sectors may have to comply with certain regulations, some of which may require a licence. Click below to read more on some of the most common themes.

General advice on business regulation can be found on the Government website.

General advice