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Harakat is a grant facility that aims to create a better environment for business in Afghanistan.
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When and how to account for VAT when you transfer a business as a going concern (TOGC).
Decision for applicant Robert Masse against registration number 15301602, applicant successful.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
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Apply for an Innovator Founder visa if you've been endorsed for a business idea: eligibility, documents, extend or switch, bring your family.
Find out about changes to the Business Investment Relief rules from 6 April 2017.
Find out how to value company benefits for your employees.
Apply for a Graduate Trainee visa if you are on a graduate trainee programme and you want to work for your employer’s UK branch - eligibility, fees, documents, bring your partner and children.
Business Asset Disposal Relief (was known as Entrepreneurs' Relief) can reduce your Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you sell certain business assets or shares - eligibility, deadlines, how to claim
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