ICAEW Business Advice Service

The ICAEW Business Advice Service (BAS) provides a free consultation to businesses seeking trusted business advice.

Provided by: ICAEW

Scheme details

Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, County Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Northumberland

Categories: Business support

Business stage: Start-up, Trading business

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Telephone: 01908 248 250

Contact email:

The ICAEW Business Advice Service connects entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small and medium-sized businesses with ICAEW regulated accountancy firms who will provide a free initial consultation without obligation.

Why should I choose a Business Advice Service firm?

Now more than ever, businesses need sound professional advice to ensure they are optimally financed and structured to take advantage of government's support programmes and to emerge from the current challenges able to thrive and grow in the future.

How does it all happen?

This service is open to all entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small or medium-sized businesses. The service is UK wide and allows businesses to access a free consultation with an ICAEW Chartered Accountant to discuss what they can do to safeguard their business at this difficult time.

The initial consultation is completely free of charge and without any obligation and if you need any advice afterwards, you can agree what services the firm will provide, together with their fees.

Additional support

ICAEW also offer additional support. This includes:

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For further information about this scheme, including how to apply, visit the provider website.

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