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Tameside Business Family welcome to business

The Tameside Business Family is a group of local businesses, large and small, working with the Council and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, to make access to business support services easier and more approachable. 

The Tameside Business Family provides free business support for new and existing businesses and Social Enterprises in Tameside.  See the Tameside Business Family Link to External Website website for details of business support services, events and much more!

Tameside works first

Help for hard-pressed traders and small businesses is at the heart of a £12 million crunch-busting package announced by Tameside Council called Tameside Works First.

Business Property Search

Free property search of over 500 commercial properties Link to External Website including industrial, office, retail and land opportunities within the Tameside area

This service is brought to you by the Economic Development Unit in partnership with MIDAS, a team dedicated to helping you to do business in Tameside.  Use this search facility to find available commercial property in Tameside, then arrange a viewing through a commercial property agent. For the latest investment news and opportunities please see www.tamesidem60invest.com Link to External Website

  • Business Continuity
    Business Continuity is a planning process, which provides a framework for ensuring the resilience of your business to threats and challenges.
  • Business Directory: www.tamesidebusiness.co.uk Link to External Website
    a searchable on-line directory of local businesses which can be edited on-line.  Tameside companies can set-up a free mini-website, publicise events, news and job vacancies (see also Tameside Business Database Link to External Website).
  • Business Information
    Tameside Libraries Information Service holds a wealth of business information in both print and electronic form. Among other things, we can provide business mailing lists, contact details, names of company directors and financial information. So whether you are trying to trace a particular company or find a list of contacts, we can help you!
  • Business Support Services
    providing help and support to businesses in Tameside.  Advice and information for businesses and investors.
  • Licensing
    Does your business need a Licence?  Many different types of business are subject to Licensing legislation.
  • Planning in Tameside
    Contact the Planning Dept if your businesses is looking at a new development or making alterations to an existing building. You may also need planning permission if you are going to be working from home.
  • Reporting of Workplace Accidents
    if you are an employer, self-employed or in control of work premises you are required under RIDDOR to report some types of work related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences.
  • Tameside Business Database Link to External Website
    a comprehensive searchable on-line directory of local businesses.  Provides up-to-date and comprehensive information about industrial and commercial businesses in Tameside.  For business listings tailored to meet your requirements contact 0161 342 2795.
  • Taxation Link to an External Website
    Information about business taxation from HM Revenue & Customs:
    • PAYE for employers Link to an External Website
    • VAT Link to an External Website - Business with an annual turnover over £68,000 need to be VAT-registered.
    • National Insurance Link to an External Website for employers and the self-employed
    • Corporation Tax Link to External Website (companies only) payable on your company's taxable income and profits.
    • Self-Assessment LInk to an External Website If you're self-employed you need to complete an annual tax return. 
  • Trade Waste
    Our services are available to every commercial and industrial premises in the borough


Page last updated: 25 January 2010