Business Gateway can help you if you’re planning to start a business based in Scotland. Fill in the Planning to Start questionnaire to tell them a bit about your business idea. They will then direct you to the most relevant free information and advice.

Answer just 12 simple questions so that we can assess your needs as a potential business owner. This will let us create a tailored Action Plan for you, recommend Business Gateway workshops and advise you about other support available from our partners.

Yes, if you are thinking about starting, or already run, a business in Scotland.

This is a free and impartial service.

The questionnaire is for:

• anyone who plans to start a business based in Scotland in the next 12 months
• new business owners who have started trading in the last 12 months

It takes about 10 minutes to fill in your details and answer 12 simple questions about your business idea.

You should answer the questionnaire as accurately as you can. The more we know about your business idea, the better we can support you.

Not quite ready to submit your form? You can save it and complete it later if you prefer.

Visit the Planning to Start website to fill in the questionnaire, external link which will open in a new windowopens in a new window. A Business Gateway Adviser will then get in touch to provide you with a tailored Action Plan.