Professional advice and assistance is on hand for people wishing to set up a business in the Maldon District. General assistance can be given from the Economic Development Team. If you are unsure of who you should be speaking to and would like some assistance with this, please contact the Economic Development Team who will be happy to help you.

Another source of information, advice and assistance that is on hand to businesses in the District is the Mid Essex Enterprise Agency. They are specialists in the support of small and start up businesses. They are able to allocate a business adviser to take you through all the relevant stages of establishing your business. To contact them please click on the link on the right hand side of this page.

When starting a business you may need to contact the following departments within the Council.

Environmental Health for food hygiene; health and safety including skin piercing activities; smoke-free and animal establishments

Non Domestic Rates (Business Rates)

Development Control

Building Control