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Guidance for reservists and their employers about what happens before, during and after mobilisation, applying to delay or cancel mobilisation, getting financial assistance, reservists' rights during redundancy

• Introduction

  Members of the reserve armed forces (reservists) and their employers have…

• How the employer is notified

  Reservists need to give their employer’s details to their commanding…

• Mobilisation

  Reservists will be sent a ‘call-out notice’ if they’re needed for…

• Financial support for reservists

  If you’re called up for service you can claim financial support to cover:…

• Financial support for employers

  You can claim financial support if a reservist you employ is called up. Do…

• Payroll reporting for employers

  You’ll need to make some changes in your payroll software if your…

• Returning to work

  After service, reservists are given a period of leave. If they want to…

Guidance for recruiters on appointing candidates from a reserve list, and managing reserve list expiry.

• Updated: 8 May 2024

How and when you'll pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) or Stamp Duty when you buy shares electronically or using a stock transfer form

• Overview

  When you buy shares, you usually pay a tax or duty of 0.5% on the…

• Buying shares electronically

  You’ll pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) if you buy shares electronically…

• Buying shares using a stock transfer form

  You must pay Stamp Duty on your shares if: you buy shares through a stock…

• Special share arrangements

  You pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) or Stamp Duty at 1.5% if you…

We’re responsible for hearing appeals from: UK reserve forces personnel who want to challenge a decision to turn down their request for exemption from service employers of reservists who want to challenge a decision to turn down their request for...

• Updated: 15 April 2021

Annual statistics on the strength of UK reserve forces, including regular and volunteer reserves.

• Updated: 10 August 2017

We give advice and assistance to the Defence Council, and to the army, navy and air force on matters that concern reserves and cadets. Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA) works with the Ministry of Defence .

• Updated: 24 March 2025

For medical professionals, the Medical Reserves offer an exciting opportunity to do more with your professional skills. Follow the links below to find out more.

• Updated: 24 August 2021

Police reserves each year from March 2011 to March 2021.

• Updated: 1 March 2023

Appeal to the Reserve Forces Appeal Tribunals (RFAT) if you're a reservist, or you employ a reservist, and your claim for financial assistance has been turned down.

Find out what you should do if you are leaving or have recently left the armed forces.

• Updated: 12 September 2024