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To offer credit to consumers you must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and join the Financial Services Register
How to charge or reclaim VAT if you offer your customers payments in advance, instalments, deposits, or credit sales.
Invoicing and taking payment from customers, what invoices must include, VAT invoices, sole trader invoices, limited company invoices, payment options, charging for late payment, chargebacks
If you sell a customer a product or a service, you need to give them an…
Your invoice must include: a unique identification number your company…
Your right to be paid You can set your own payment terms, such as…
Research exploring why some customers do not fully comply with the requirements for reporting and managing their tax credits claim.
How the Buyer Credit Facility works, its benefits, eligibility and how to apply.
Find out about our Lines of Credit facility: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
The guide to VAT rules and procedures.
Find out if you’re a money service business and need to register with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
How to tax a beneficial loan arrangement for a director or employee.
How to carry out checks on your business and customers, and what records you must keep to prevent money laundering.
How to make sure your business’ terms and conditions are fair, and avoid unfair contract terms
Find technical information about the VAT reverse charge if you buy or sell building and construction services.
Research into the Information needs of tax credit customers during their transition out of the tax credits system.
Find out more about Local Currency Financing and our Export Refinancing Facility.
Find out how UK Export Finance works with banks and brokers to make exports happen.
Qualitative research to understand customer needs when transferring tax credits overpayment debt to Universal Credit
Guidance for job applicants who have been invited to complete the Customer Service Skills Test.
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.
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