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Welcome to your first Accountants' Newsletter from Businesslink.gov.uk

As part of its journey to becoming the Government's primary business-facing website, Business Link is growing. You can now use the site to access dedicated cross-government content for accountants, tax agents and advisers from HMRC, Companies House and others. Over time, Business Link will become the main source for this information. This newsletter highlights just some of the wide range of guidance available and will keep you up to date as we continue to add more guidance and tools relevant to you. See more information for accountants on our website.

Issue 10 of Agent Update, the news round-up for tax agents and advisers from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), is now available online and as a PDF. Agent Update helps you get the latest tax advice, keep ahead of regulations, comply with relevant changes and access information on new services. Read the latest version on HMRC's agent news pages. HMRC Logo

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Real help for you and your clients now Dumbell
It's a tough time to be running a business. With this in mind, several Government departments have teamed up with Business Link to group all their information and advice together in one place. To find out more, and for practical advice about how you and your clients can save money, visit our Real Help pages.


Find out about the new Companies Act Calculator
By October 1, implementation of the new Companies Act 2006 will be complete. To find out about how this makes it easier for you or your clients to set up and run a company, improve shareholder involvement or increase flexibility for the future amongst other things, read our Understanding the Companies Act guide.


Manage your authorisations Clipboard
Did you know you can use HM Revenue & Customs' online Agent Authorisation service to add or remove clients, reissue code letters, set up your own references for clients and more? Find out more about how to use this service by reading our guide on agent authorisations.


Save money by going green bin
Accountants, like most businesses, can often save money by adopting some simple environmentally-friendly practices. Find out more about where your business, and your clients, can save money by using Business Link's interactive tool.


Find out what support Business Link offers for accountants in your region file
Our networking events, advice sessions and other services can help your business, and your clients' businesses, succeed. Call 0845 600 9006 or find your local Business Link on our website.
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