If you know where to look, there is a wealth of information and assistance available to us, totally free of charge, either by way of telephone assistance or through a variety of web sites.

Instant access to these web sites is available through the Links page on our site, however, there is also a large range of specific helpline services, the majority of which we have tried to include below.

The Inland Revenue (Tax) and Customs & Excise (VAT) have now merged into one body. (H M Revenue & Customs). This web site contains information, advice and downloadable forms on all aspects of personal and company taxation, VAT and import / export excise and duties. It also covers Child Tax Credits, Working Tax Credits and similar benefits. Everything you need is available at the click of a button (provided you have a degree in advanced accounting and a spare couple of weeks!!!)

General Helpline	0845 302 1482	All general enquiries.
New Employers Helpline	0845 607 0143	Helpline for those who have been employers for < 3  years.
Employers Helpline	0845 7 143 143	Helpline for those who have been employers for > 3  years.
Textphone	0845 602 1380	Helpline for employers who are hard of hearing, (I SAID......).
Orderline	0845 7 646 646	Stationery orderline for all Inland Revenue forms.
Self Employed Helpline	0845 915 4515	Helpline for those who are, or are planning to be self employed
CIS Helplines:	0845 7 33 55 88	Helpline for contractors operating CIS schemes.
	0845 300 0581	Helpline for sub contractors operating CIS schemes.
Tax Credits Helpline	0845 300 3900	Covers all aspects of Child Tax Credits & Working Tax Credits.
Specialist Helplines:	0845 7 143 143	Stakeholder Pensions.
	0845 9 150 150	Contracted Out Pensions.
	0845 6000 678	National Minimum Wage.
	0845 9 154 811	Non-Residents.
	0845 60 55 999	Online Services Help Desk.
VAT National Advice Line	0845 010 9000	All general VAT and excise enquiries.

Other useful business contacts Include:

ACAS	0845 7 47 47 47	General advisory service on all areas of employment legislation.
Barclays Bank	0845 605 2345	Specialist banking for business and personal customers.
Business Link	0845 600 9006	Practical small business advice, particularly in Startup Grants.
Chamber of Commerce	020 7654 5800	Wide variety of advice and services to member businesses.
Citizens Advice Bureau	0845 146 1554	Personal advisory service on consumer rights and debt issues.
Companies House	0870 333 3636	Government dept. dealing with administration of ltd companies.
Experian	0870 241 6212	Credit reference agency for personal or business credit checking
HSE	0870 154 5500	Health & Safety Executive. (Advice on all health & safety issues).

For general information and advice at any time, 0800 061 2441