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Find out how to apply VAT to charges for postage, delivery services and how to treat direct marketing services involving distribution of printed matter.
Guidance designed to provide a high level overview of the changes to the procurement regulations and aimed at those who have regular interactions with procurement
Find out about our Direct Lending Facility: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Find out about the Direct Calculation VAT Retail Schemes 1 and 2, how they work and what records you must keep.
Real-time indicator Direct Debit data, broken down by demographic status (including wages and benefit status), for individuals and organisations. These are official statistics in development.
How to pay Class 2 self-employed National Insurance contributions - online, bank transfer, cheque, payslips.
How to pay Class 1A National Insurance for employers, including a HMRC reference number, bank details, Faster Payments, CHAPS, Bacs, overseas payments and deadlines.
How sellers deal with VAT for goods from overseas that they sell direct to customers in the UK.
How to pay Corporation Tax: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or at your bank.
If you get help from social services, direct payments let you choose and buy the services you need yourself, instead of getting them from your council
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