Business and Other Briefings

HMRC: A new podcast explaining forthcoming PAYE changes for large employers has been launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). 
 
The 5-minute podcast features HMRC's Stephen Banyard explaining the new online filing requirements, which will affect large employers filing P45s and other in-year PAYE forms from April 2009 onwards.  As well as setting out who's affected, the podcast offers help and advice on preparing for the changes.
Press release ~ Listen to the PAYE in-year filing
 
LDA: The London Development Agency (LDA) is helping the capital’s SMEs compete more effectively in the international market place.  As part of its commitment to supporting businesses through the economic downturn the LDA, in partnership with UK Trade & Investment, is offering scholarships for company managers to develop stronger trading links with India through effective marketing.

The offer is open to SMEs based in London that meet selection criteria including the ability to demonstrate an active interest in the Indian market.  The scholarship courses will run from 30 March to 3 April 2009 at the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad.  The closing date for applications is 17 February 2009.
Press release ~ UK Trade & Investment ~ India - Marketing Scholarship Programme ~ Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad ~ London Development Agency – Encouraging Businesses
 
HMRCRevenue & Customs Brief 04/09
Explains the rules to limit claims provisions made by general insurers allowable for tax.
 
HMRCRevenue & Customs Brief 03/09
This brief describes the requirement to complete HO34 returns, particularly related to Tax Warehouse keepers.
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