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If you own a rural business you should be a member of the CLA


If you own a rural business you should be a member of the CLA

It is not for nothing that the CLA’s title is the Country Land and Business Association. Rural businesses are the lifeblood of the rural economy and the CLA fights both for a prosperous and sustainable rural economy and for your rights over your own land.


What you get as a member

Advice and knowledge from the experts – the CLA is the undoubted authority on all aspects of the rural economy with the leading experts on law, taxation, environment, planning and rural economic matters.

Free, unbiased support – free and unlimited professional advice on all general aspects of rural legislation to help you plan your business with confidence.

Rural Business Adviser – to help you with potential solutions to rural business problems.

New business opportunities – from networking with local and regional landowners, involvement in CLA events to featuring in the CLA’s printed and online business directory.

Working to protect your interests – those in the rural economy cannot complain about the law if we do not act together vigorously to defend our interests.

Find out how we work to protect your interests

Sharing ideas – an unrivalled national network with a very wide range of different rural businesses where you can share ideas with similar businesses to your own in different parts of the country.

Social events – a full programme of regional meetings, workshops and advice clinics.

CLA Member Services – a range of specific services such as CLA Insurance Services, independent financial planning, utilities and healthcare; in many cases, time and cost savings can offset the cost of your subscription.

For all these reasons – practical, financial and self-interest – every rural business should be a member of the CLA.

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How we can help you

Some of the areas where we help rural business members:

  • Employment – keep up with the latest changes in employment law.
  • Contracts – understand all aspects of contracts including non payment and disputes.
  • Occupier’s liability – do you know you are liable for visitors’, employees’ and trespassers’ safety?
  • Planning – have you taken everything into consideration?
  • Rating and council tax – are you taking advantage of all your reliefs and exemptions?
  • Tax – are you paying too much?
  • Inheritance Tax – does it threaten your family’s ownership?

Find out what other rural businesses say


What does it cost?

Membership starts from only £425 per annum for up to two members; in some cases reductions apply.

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