HMRC Contact Routes: Phone, Webchat, Post, App
HMRC's main contact routes are the Personal Tax Account, the HMRC app, webchat, postal addresses, and a tax-specific phone network. This guide lists the right channel for the most common queries and the deadlines for written correspondence.
UK Freelancer Getting Paid from Abroad: Tax Treatment
UK freelancers paid from abroad are taxable on the worldwide income on the arising basis since April 2025. Foreign tax credits apply under double tax agreements. This guide covers tax treatment, payment routes (Wise, PayPal, bank), and VAT on B2B services.
UK Faster Payments, BACS, and CHAPS Explained
UK retail payments use three main rails: Faster Payments (instant, 24/7, GBP 1m typical limit), BACS (3-day cycle for direct debits and credits), and CHAPS (same-day large value, typically GBP 10k+). This guide covers each, when to use them, and the fees.
UK Employment Contract Explained: Clauses to Watch
UK employment contracts must include specific terms by law under section 1 Employment Rights Act 1996. This guide covers the mandatory clauses, the common discretionary terms (restrictive covenants, bonus, notice), and what to question before signing.
