Independent Businesses Branch
| Independent Businesses Branch | |
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| Industry flag | |
| Motto | n/a |
| Responsibility | Serving independent businesses |
| Form | Branch |
| Estate | Executive |
| Subordinate to | Department of Industry |
| Established | June 22, 0/2018 |
| Status | Deactivated |
| Abbreviation | n/a |
The Independent Businesses Branch of the Department of Industry oversees the Principality's independent businesses, i.e. those businesses owned and operated by Fortressian citizens and which are not operated by the government.
Committees
Independent Business Standards Committee
The Independent Business Standards Committee regulates the establishment and operation of independent businesses.
Offices
Office of the Undersecretary of Independent Businesses
The Office of the Undersecretary of Independent Businesses is the main organ through which the branch is run day-to-day.
Sections
Business Liquidation Section
The Business Liquidation Section oversees the disestablishment of independent businesses which were unable to function in the market.
Worker Rights Section
The Worker Rights Section hears complaints from individuals and groups working in independent businesses regarding violations of their rights as workers.