Vat – PAYE – Corporation Tax – National Insurance Contributions - (P45, P60, P11D)

This course is designed to provide a clear, practical understanding of the key tax and compliance obligations faced by UK Business and help those new to the system. We will focus on how to prepare and submit returns accurately and on time. Whether you are a finance professional, business owner, or responsible for managing company compliance, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to meet HMRC regulations confidentially and efficiently

By the end of this course, you will be able to.

• Understand the filing requirements and deadlines for key HMRC Returns
• Learn how to prepare and submit returns
• Be aware of compliance risks, penalties, and best practices
• Gain insights into using HMRC Digital services and accounting software

Course Content

VAT Returns

• Who must register for VAT in the UK
• Rates of VAT
• VAT Schemes (Standard, Flat Rate, Annual Accounting)
• How to prepare and submit VAT returns (MTD for VAT)
• Deadlines & Penalties
• Common errors and how to avoid them
• Construction and VAT

PAYE and Real time Information (RTI) - Income Tax and National Insurance contributions

• PAYE Basics: Registering as an employer
• Understanding RTI Submissions: FPS, EPS
• Key dates and Payment deadlines
• Penalties & Interest
• Reporting starters, leavers, and benefits(P45, P60, P11D)
• Overview of HMRC tools (Basic PAYE Tools) or third-party payroll software
• Group Exercise – Identify and correct errors in a sample RTI Return

Benefits in Kind (BIKs)

Corporation Tax andCT600

• Legal entity in the UK - Permanent Establishments, Branches, Limited Company
• Allowable and disallowable expenses
• Capital Allowances – Revenue V Capital
• Trading v non trading businesses
• Who pays corporation tax?
• Accounting periods and filing deadlines
• Penalties & Interest
• Filing the Company Tax Return (CT600)
• Overview of HMRC Online service and third-party software options

Compliance & Best Practices

• Recordkeeping requirements
• Common compliance pitfalls
• Tips for using digital accounting tools (eg. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)

Who Should Attend

Ideal for business who are new to operating in the UK including those with employees in the UK or planning to move into that space such as – Finance Managers, directors, bookkeepers, payroll administrators, HR, Office managers, new or aspiring finance professionals, to name just a few.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €599. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.