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  • Business Changes

    Topics:
    • Grants and Funding, 
    • Area-based Schemes 2025

    Here you will find all you need to know about making and reporting any changes to your farm business.

    Business Changes

    Please ensure that the guide to Business Changes is read prior to completion of the BC1, BC3 or BC4

    • Guide to Business Changes
    • BC1 Form - Business Change Application
    • BC3 Form - Business Merger Application
    • BC4 Form - Business Scission Application

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