Member Legal & Finance Assistance Services

BMF Business Support Services

The BMF do all they can to support their Members with a range of Business Support Benefits and Services, these are delivered by our Commercial Partners and by working with other Members who offer relevant services.

Member Benefits:
24 hour free legal assistance provided by First Assist Scottish legal assistance Free standard format BMF contracts Dispute Resolution Scheme External Partners Help with VAT Marine Lawyer Referral Scheme
OFT Guidance Hubs For You! The OFT have launched two fantastic free resources, namely the Sale of Goods Act Hub and the Distance Selling Hub. Sale of Goods Act Hub: is a free resource which provides comprehensive and up to date guidance on the Sale of Goods Act for retailers and business support organisations. Distance Selling Hub: is a free resource which provides guidance for retailers and business support organisations on regulations that affect buying and selling goods and services via the internet, phone, mail order, email, interactive TV or text.
Useful Legal Links:
Data Protection Act Financial Conduct Authority Stolenboats.org.uk Competition and Markets Authority Government Information about starting up and running a business in the UK, including help if you're self employed or a sole trader. To access the free legal advice for BMF members login to the First Assist web based manual
Not a Member? Find out how you can join and take advantage of this service. More Information or contact the team on legal@britishmarine.co.uk or 01784 223662