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Business and licensing

Accidents at work

Workplace accidents affect employers, employees, and members of the public.

Advertising

Details of advertising and sponsorship opportunities for businesses.

Broadband review

Details on the public review on the Governments plans to help roll out superfast broadband.

Business rates

Details of how to pay business rates and exemption or discount schemes.

Commissioning

Commissioning is the process the council uses to make sure the goods and services we pay for are value for money.

Cost of living

Businesses are facing many challenges, and it can be hard to know how to move your business forward.

Find premises

Middlesbrough has a wide range of sites and properties for businesses, ranging from basic industrial units to high-value office accommodation.

Food businesses

How to register and how to comply with food hygiene and allergen legislation

Grow your business

Advice, guidance and useful contacts for those wanting to grow their existing Middlesbrough-based business.

Greener business

If you have a business in Middlesbrough, support is available to help you go greener.

Pay an invoice

Details of how to pay an invoice relating to services provided to you by the council.

Investing

There are great opportunities for businesses to succeed in Middlesbrough.

Licences

Details of licences including premises licences, fireworks, gambling, and hairdressing and cosmetic treatments.

Purchase orders

Details to help us process your invoices as quickly as possible, including purchase orders and invoicing.

Business security

Links and resources for you and your staff to help your business be as safe and resilient as possible.

Self-employment

If you're currently unemployed you may be able to set up your own business building on the skills you have.

Start a business

Advice, guidance and useful contacts for those thinking of starting a business in Middlesbrough.

Superfast broadband

Details of superfast broadband provision in Middlesbrough.

Supplier incentive

The Supplier Incentive Programme is an early payment programme, paying suppliers earlier than normal.

Town centre support

This page has a list of contacts to help you report various issues.

Trading standards

We work with businesses to promote a fair trading environment for traders and consumers in Middlesbrough.

Waste duty of care

Businesses producing, transporting or disposing of waste have to comply with the legal duty of care.