Starting a Business in Cumbria

Whether you're setting up as a shop, a pub, a food manufacturer, or virtually any business, some area of the law is bound to affect you.

From the rules on displaying your business name to offering credit, and from safety standards for toys through to ingredients listing  on food packaging, contact your nearest office listed below, and we will put you in touch with an officer who can advise you.

Or to access more information on-line, select one of the external links below.

Local Offices

Trading Standards Central logo

The Trading Standards Central website includes guidance leaflets, product recalls and legislation that may affect you as a business.

Select this link to visit the Trading Standards Central website

Ask Cedric Logo

The Ask Cedric website has been designed by Cambridgeshire County Council in conjunction with the DTI, and includes a comprehensive range of guidance notes and training information.  

Select this link to visit the Ask Cedric website

Business Link Logo

The Business Link website gives information on all aspects of running a business.  Guidance is included on taxation, health and safety, employing people, grants etc ..

Select this link to visit the Business Link website