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Business Support and Advice

Invest in Dover. Home to the Uk's most successful Enterprise Zone, Dover district offers significant incentives for new and growing businesses

Thinking of relocating your business to Dover District? 

With up to 14,000 new homes to be built in the District over the next 20 years, Dover provides the perfect location for your business. We will be happy to introduce the hidden treasures and fantastic opportunities that await. 

Funding and Advice 

 Town Centre Business Grants » 

Our Town Centre Business Grant Scheme offers grants of up to £10,000 to businesses in Dover, Deal and Sandwich town centres. 

Better Business for All » 

The Better Business for All website is for anyone running or starting up a business. The aim is to help you comply with the rules and regulations so your business can grow while ensuring the public are safe. 

www.gov.uk » 

GOV.UK is the government's online resource for businesses. Services include: 

 

Kent Apprenticeships » 

If you have a career or path in mind and want to start earning and learning an apprenticeship could be for you. You'll do real jobs for real employers, training on the job and working towards an industry-standard qualification. 

Government Agencies 

  

Chambers of Commerce 

  

Contact 

Email:  regenerationdelivery@dover.gov.uk 
Tel: 01304 872477 

Starting up a New Business 

Kent and Medway Growth Hub » 

Helping new and existing businesses find the most suitable type of business support available in their area. 

 

Better Business for All (BBFA) » 

The Better Business for All website is for anyone running or starting up a business. The aim is to help you comply with the rules and regulations so your business can grow while ensuring the public are safe. 

 

GOV.UK » 

The GOV.UK website contains all of the information that you need to start up a new business. 

 

Locate in Kent » 

Since 1997 Locate in Kent has helped around 790 companies to locate or expand in Kent, creating more than 27,900 new jobs. They provide a free, confidential and tailored service to help you set up your business.  

 

Kent and Medway Business Fund » 

Interest free loans are available to small and medium sized businesses Kent and Medway.