Local authorities are in ever-closer contact with their counterparts in other EC states, as well as with the business world. Their discussions often deal with technical and legal matters. Companies, especially smaller firms, seeking to expand into new markets must be able to understand key issues such as planning procedures and local taxation. This dictionary has been compiled to meet the needs of local government and business. It contains nearly 3500 terms, in alphabetical sequence.

Local authorities are in ever-closer contact with their counterparts in other EC states, as well as with the business world. Their discussions often deal with technical and legal matters. Companies, especially smaller firms, seeking to expand into new markets must be able to understand key issues such as planning procedures and local taxation. This dictionary has been compiled to meet the needs of local government and business. It contains nearly 3500 terms, in alphabetical sequence.

Local authorities are in ever-closer contact with their counterparts in other EC states, as well as with the business world. Their discussions often deal with technical and legal matters. Companies, especially smaller firms, seeking to expand into new markets must be able to understand key issues such as planning procedures and local taxation. This dictionary has been compiled to meet the needs of local government and business. It contains nearly 3500 terms, in alphabetical sequence.