HM Revenue & Customs Advice Teams offer advice about all aspects of Tax, National Insurance, VAT and International Trade.

Their services are designed for everyone in business, and can be very helpful for new businesses or employers - and their workshops are available free of charge. Their UK-wide network of specially trained advisers can help you understand your responsibilities and give you the confidence to get it right, first time.

They run regular workshops and seminars where you can:

• Learn about a specific topic such as self employment, payroll, VAT Returns or International Trade.
• Discuss queries or issues and be able to gain some practical experience in areas such as calculations or form filling.
• Get hold of useful reference material to take away with you such as leaflets or practical guides.

Their workshops cover a range of topics including:

• Paying your employees
• Statutory Payments
• Paying expenses and giving benefits to your employees
• Calculating National Insurance Contributions for Directors
• Completing your PAYE annual Tax Return
• Expenses and Benefits annual Tax Returns
• On-line Services
• Using the employers CD-ROM
• Becoming self employed
• Self Assessment for the self employed
• An introduction to VAT
• International Trade

For a full list and description of their workshops please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk or contact their support staff on 0845 6032691 who will be happy to advise on course content and availability.

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