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