A seminar to help rural enterprises select the best business structure for success is being held in Helmsley next week.

A commercial lawyer and a taxation strategist will present a series of workshops at the half-day event at The Black Swan Hotel on Thursday, March 17, organised by Yorkshire Forward-funded Support From Assured Professionals.

It will be designed to help rural businesses, or would-be starters whether sole trader, partnership or limited company.

The legal aspects will be discussed by Charles Walker, head of the company commercial department at York-based lawyers Harrowell Shaftoe while taxation issues will be explained by senior tax consultant Duncan Meredith of York accountants Garbutt & Elliott

The seminar will run from 10am to 1pm and can be booked by phoning Karl Elliott or Sarah Angus on 01904 629513.

Updated: 09:45 Tuesday, March 08, 2005