21/09/2017

Mid-sized business that are already achieving significant growth can get expert help to access the tax-related information and services they need to grow even faster through the new Growth Support Service launched by HM Revenue & Customs.

Targeted specifically at around 170,000 mid-sized, UK-registered businesses with either a turnover of £10m or more or more than 20 employees, the new service will provide tailored services from HMRC growth support specialists that could include

  • helping with tax queries about their growing business
  • supplying accurate information and co-ordinating technical expertise from across HMRC
  • helping them get their tax right first time and access relevant incentives or reliefs

‘Get help with a tax issue as a mid-sized business’ provides the gateway to an interactive service where qualifying businesses can apply online then be contacted by a dedicated HMRC specialist to discuss their requirements. The bespoke service will usually last between 3 to 6 months.

HMRC considers the top 5 industries that could benefit from the service to be

  • manufacturing (eg printing or maintenance firms)
  • information and communication (eg IT or software companies, film makers or publishers)
  • administrative and support services (eg vehicle hire companies, recruitment agencies or call centres)
  • professional, scientific and technical services (eg law and accountancy firms or quantity surveyors)
  • wholesale and retail (eg high street shops, food and drink outlets or car showrooms)