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Record-keeping
Guidance on record-keeping for businesses including how to set up a basic system and free templates
Claim VAT refunds in Northern Ireland or the EU, if you’re established in Northern Ireland or in the EU
How Northern Ireland and EU businesses can claim refunds of VAT incurred on goods in the EU and Northern Ireland using the EU VAT refund system.
If you cannot pay your tax bill on time
You must arrange to pay your tax bill with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you either miss a payment or know you cannot pay on time
How to dispose of hazardous substances
Managing the disposal, treatment or recovery of waste and containers for dangerous or toxic substances
Hazardous substances safety: eight top tips
Checklist of steps you can take to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
Sales ledger
The basics of using a sales ledger to monitor the money coming into your business.
Purchase ledger
What to record in a purchase ledger to keep track of how much money you owe.
Wages book
The value of maintaining a wages book and how to manage it if you employ staff.
Digital financial records
Reasons for keeping computer-based financial records and how to choose bookkeeping and accounting software packages.
Record-keeping best practice
Good record keeping habits and the "four S" approach: system, separate, security, storage.
What should my record-keeping system include?
The legal requirements for a record-keeping system.
Types of hazardous substances in business
Types of hazardous substances which are used or produced by business, and the industries which commonly are involved
Comply with hazardous substances legislation
How to ensure compliance with hazardous substances legislation and where to find more information and support
How to store hazardous substances
Ways to reduce the risk of causing harm to the environment by storing hazardous substances appropriately
How to transport hazardous substances
How to minimise environmental risks when transporting hazardous goods and the special rules which apply
Benefits of hazardous substance use reduction in your business
Why using fewer hazardous substances can save your business money and improve your marketing prospects
Protecting neighbours from air pollution
How to avoid causing a statutory nuisance and make sure your business complies with local air quality controls
Boiler or furnace chimney and emission limits
Complying with the chimney and emission limits that the district council can apply to your boiler or furnace
How to prevent air pollution
Preventing environmental harm, damage to your business reputation and incurring costs by stopping air pollution
Dark smoke restrictions
How your business can legally comply with restrictions on emitting dark smoke from your business premises