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Organisations that can help you with debt problems
If you're having problems managing debt or meeting payments which may include tax or other money owed to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) there are a number of organisations that provide free advice, including those listed below.
Please note that this list isn't exhaustive and the links are to external organisations which are not managed by The Company Tax Debt Helpline.
Business Link
Business Link provides impartial advice on all aspects of running a business. They can help you with a range of practical support on managing your cash-flow and business performance.
Managing a business when economic conditions are tough (Opens new window)
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau provides free information and advice on legal, money and other problems. You can find your local Citizens Advice Bureau in the phone book or on their website.
Find your local Citizens Advice Bureau (Opens new window)
www.bankruptcy-insolvency.co.uk - debt advice service
The UK Insolvency Helpline provides confidential and non-judgemental advice over the telephone to people who have debt problems. Its website also offers detailed online guides.
Get debt advice from the bankruptcy insolvency website (Opens new window)
Insolvency Service
As well as having an administrative and investigative function, the Insolvency Service provides information on alternatives to bankruptcy and what to do if an employer who is declared insolvent doesn't pay you your redundancy entitlement.
Get help with matters relating to insolvency on the Insolvency Service website (Opens new window)
TaxAid
TaxAid is a UK charity providing free tax advice to people who can't afford to pay a professional adviser. They offer help to anyone on a low income, whether employed, self-employed, retired or on benefits.
Get free help and advice on matters relating to tax debts from TaxAid (Opens new window)
The UK Factoring & Invoice Discounting Helpline
This guide gives information on how factoring and invoice discounting work, the advantages and disadvantages, different types of factoring and invoice discounting, the cost, and how to choose a factor or discounter.