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Guidance on debt relief orders for debt advisers. To search, press ‘control’ and ‘f’ on your keyboard at the same time. A search box will appear.
Claiming Universal Credit if you're self-employed - eligibility, reporting your earnings, start up periods
What to do if you receive a county court judgment (CCJ) - how to get it set aside or change what you pay, what happens if you do not pay, how to search the register. Includes information from the withdrawn...
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
How to claim R&D expenditure credit (RDEC) for Corporation Tax relief on your company's R&D, if you’re a large company or small and medium-sized enterprise.
End your tax credits award when you start to claim Universal Credit - how to end tax credits, personal details, income and self-employed income
How to apply for bankruptcy: how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and assets when you're bankrupt.
Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.
How to prioritise and reduce your debts, and where to get free debt advice
Who can get National Insurance credits and how to apply or when to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions.
Find out if you've paid enough National Insurance to qualify for the full State Pension - check gaps, contributions and credits, get a National Insurance statement, call the helpline.
How to charge VAT, calculate VAT, VAT rates, reclaim VAT on business expenses, keep digital records.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on 22 April 2024.
Find out about risks of excise duty evasion and other commercial risks if you're an excise warehousekeeper, registered owner, duty representative or registered consignor.
A Debt Relief Order (DRO) is a solution to deal with personal debts you cannot pay. It helps you make a fresh start (with some restrictions).
To offer credit to consumers you must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and join the Financial Services Register
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