One of the first things you need to find out when you're starting out is what laws apply to your new business. You may wish to consult a legal professional to help you with all the legal requirements that you must comply with, such as licences and registrations, contracts and leases.

If you need legal advice on a business issue, then the online Small business legal issues guide may help. It covers problems you may encounter such as contracts, employment, fair trading, leases, insurance, credit and debt recovery, finance and tax.