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If you're on a low income or out of work, Universal Credit supports you to find a job or increase the hours you work.
To offer credit to consumers you must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and join the Financial Services Register
How to tax a beneficial loan arrangement for a director or employee.
If you have a health condition or disability, you’ll have an assessment to work out how much Universal Credit you can get and what you need to do in return.
Find out about our Lines of Credit facility: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
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.
You need to move to Universal Credit if you’ve received a Migration Notice letter, as one or more of your benefits will be ending soon.
Find out how to report foreign tax credit relief and complete your return if you're an employer.
If you regularly do business with the Forestry Commission you can apply to open a credit account by using this form.
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
Find out more about Local Currency Financing and our Export Refinancing Facility.
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
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).
If you want to claim Universal Credit you must verify your identity. This guide for claimants and people supporting them explains how to do that.
Case study from Nvidia.
How to report details of your disguised remuneration loan scheme and account for your loan charge liability.
UK Export Finance’s policy on the credit terms related to the export contracts it is asked to support.
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