Help and support for new businesses
On this page you will find links to guidance on what you need to do for tax and National Insurance purposes when you start up a business as a self-employed person, a partnership or a limited company. You will also find links to additional help and support HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) offer new businesses.
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Follow the links below to guidance on what you need to do for tax and National Insurance purposes when you start a business including return filing and paying deadlines and what records you must keep.
Self-employed tax and National Insurance
Tax returns for partners and partnerships
Importing and exporting goods and services
Starting and running a business is challenging so HMRC provide a wide range of help and support to help you run your business including videos, emails, e-learning and online presentations.
HMRC's help and support for businesses
A calendar giving you all the dates of key tax deadlines in one place.
Key tax deadlines for small businesses 2012-2013 (PDF 181K)