Are there any disadvantages when establishing a presence in Northern Ireland?

An Irish business person deciding to establish a presence in Northern Ireland will go through almost the very same business start-up expenses which he would have originally encountered when establishing his initial presence in Ireland. For example, it will be necessary to take on the expense of a lease/purchase of premises, building insurance, electricity, telephone supply, payment of commercial rates and other related expenses. For assistance on “start-ups” within Northern Ireland, visit Enterprise Northern Ireland at www.enterpriseni.com, Invest Northern Ireland at www.investni.com or Department for the Economy, at www.economy-ni.gov.uk.