A number of factsheets on topical issues are available to download here. Current factsheets available are:

• European Company Statute
  Q&As on the establishment of a European Company and on employee involvement in a European Company
 
• Employing Foreign Workers in the UK
  Explains about the legislation that applies to employing workers from the 'new' EU Member States in particular
 
• European Qualifications Framework
  Q&A about the ongoing efforts to create a European Qualifications Framework, a common referencing system enabling employers and individuals to better understand and compare different national qualifications within the EU
 
• European funding
• regional funding,
• Seventh Framework Programme for Research & Development,
• loans and guarantees,
• funding opportunities relating to countries outside the EU,
• funding in specific sectors,
• Competitiveness and Innovation Programme
 
• Working Time Directive
  Outline of the main EU legislation governing working time in the EU Member States. The EU Commission has proposed some changes to the working time legislation. These proposed changes and their implications are explained
 
• Engaging commercial agents
  Overview of how to engage commercial agents commenting on issues such as how agents are paid, what happens when a contract is terminated and whether it is necessary to draw up a contract 
 
• European employment law 
  Overview of recent EU employment legislation including UK implementation of European employment law and websites for further information
 
• EU enlargement 
  General overview of the EU enlargement process. It includes statistical information on the ten new countries, frequently asked questions and answers and a list of useful websites
 
• Product Labelling 
  Provides an overview of the current EU labelling legislation. Accurate labelling is the reponsibility of both manufacturers and retailers. This information should help you to be aware of the relevant legislation your company needs to comply with
 
• Single Market for Services 
  The aim of this factsheet is to provide a short and focused overview of the EU Single Market for Services Directive. The overall aim of the Directive is to create a single market for services, similar to the single market for goods that is already in existence
 
• Business Co-operation in the EU 
  This factsheet aims to provide a concise overview of the possibilities for cross-border commercial cooperation between small firms made possible by the EU's Single Market and supported by the Enterprise Europe Network through its various services
  
  
• VAT in International Trade
  This factsheets provides a practical overview of VAT issues you need to consider when doing businesses in the European Union and beyond.
  
  
• A Guide to Importing and Exporting
  This factsheet provides an overview of the issues you need to be aware of prior to importing goods from outside the UK and/or exporting overseas.
 
• European Public Consultations
  Public consultations present an excellent opportunity for businesses and other interested parties to influence forthcoming legislation. This is an introduction to public consultations conducted by the European Commission; the objectives, where to find them and how to take part
  
  
• Public Procurement Directives
  All public sector purchases across the EU where their value is above a set monetary threshold have to meet several requirements regarding the contract award procedure. This factsheets provides an overview of this regulatory framework.
 
• CE Marking 
  In order to be sold legally within the European Union, the CE Marking logo must be clearly labelled onto those products covered by some 20 EU Directives. This factsheet provides a concise and clear introduction to these requirements, which affect products such as toys, medical devices and machinery

For further information or to receive a factsheet contact the Enterprise Europe Network on +44 (0)20 7489 1992.

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