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NI business statistics including access to finance; R&D; Annual Business Inquiry; Inter-Departmental Business Register and survey burden.

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Annual Business Inquiry

Details on the conduct and results of the Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry.  

NI Economic Trade

The Northern Ireland Economic Trade Statistics (NIETS) was formerly known as Broad Economy Sales and Exports Statistics. 

Research and Development

The Northern Ireland Research & Development (R&D) Survey provides information on the level of R&D activity in Northern Ireland (NI).

Inter Departmental Business Register

Details and background of the IDBR, which contains information on all businesses in the UK which are VAT registered and/or operating a PAYE scheme.

Assessment of burden on businesses, households and individuals

Historical reports providing summary details on the burden to business, households and individuals of complying with Government statistical surveys.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Related to Business

Publications

  • Quality Report and Archive Publications - Research & Development

    Published 26 February 2025
  • Northern Ireland Research & Development Survey 2023

    Published 12 December 2024
  • Historical Data Tables - IDBR

    Published 24 July 2024
  • Current Publication and IDBR Tables

    Published 06 June 2024
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Links

  • Official Statistics producer – Upholding Trust, Quality and Value
  • General Register Office - registration and certification of life events relating to births, deaths and marriages
  • nidirect.gov.uk – the official government website for Northern Ireland citizens
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