Brexit grants available

Are you eligible for training and IT grants? Businesses based, or with a branch in the UK, can apply for funding for training and IT improvements to assist in completing customs declarations.

There is now £16 million available in new government funding to help businesses prepare for these changes Grants can be used to support:

• Training costs for businesses who complete customs declarations, or who intend to in the future
• IT improvements to help your business complete customs declarations more efficiently.

Find out more about the available grants and how to apply.

HMRC guidance on VAT post Brexit 

On 18th September, HMRC published their latest guidance outlining how those businesses which sell digital services to EU customers will need to register for VAT or VAT MOSS in an EU member state post Brexit.

At the same time, HMRC also provided guidance on how businesses should claim VAT refunds from EU member states after Brexit. Read more

DRG sponsor Women-in-Business Expo

DRG Chartered Accountants is delighted to be sponsoring this inaugural Women-in-Business Expo. “As a specialist in business start-ups, we believe that the Expo gives us a great chance to meet ambitious entrepreneurs during those critical early stages of the business and to provide an invaluable sounding board” said Stephanie Franklin, Tax Director at DRG.

The two day Women-in-Business Expo presents a fantastic opportunity for women, either considering starting a new business or wishing to expand their current operation, to explore new ideas and to talk to industry experts across a broad range of sectors. As well as over 100 companies exhibiting, there will be wide programme of thought-provoking seminars, where inspirational speakers such as Baroness Karren Brady CBE and Baroness Mone of Mayfair will present. Read more

DRG team to take part in second True cycle fundraiser 

Once again, DRG will be participating in the True Cycle Challenge in Mallorca. Last year, True raised over £125,000 for its charitable partner Tommy.

Over the three days, over 60 cyclists will take part in a variety of cycling routes through some of the island’s toughest mountain ranges, across its flatlands and alongside its stunning coastal roads.  

"We are delighted to be joining the True team again to help raise funds for Tommy," said Daniel Reid, Partner at DRG. "Last year's event covered some extremely gruelling terrain and this year's routes promise to be just as challenging."