Any claims in relation to the first Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant must be submitted by no later than today (13 July 2020).
In order to claim, the following information is required:
• Government Gateway user ID and password – if a user ID is required, one can be created when eligibility is checked or when a claim is made • UK bank details – only bank account details that accept BACS payments, including: - Bank account number - Sort code - Name on account - Address linked to bank account Applicants will need to confirm to HMRC how their business has been negatively impacted by coronavirus. HMRC has confirmed that claims for the second grant will open from 17 August 2020 and will close on 19 October 2020.
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The hospitality industry invited to register for the Eat Out to Help Out scheme 14 July 2020
HMRC has confirmed, in a press release, that restaurants and other establishments who are providing food for customers to eat on-premises are now able to register for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.
The scheme, announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, on 8 July 2020, means that everyone in the UK can receive a 50% discount on food and non-alcoholic drinks every Monday to Wednesday in August 2020, up to a maximum discount of £10 per head. Alcoholic drinks are exempt from the deal. The offer also applies to children. Customers will not require a voucher as participating businesses will simply remove the discount from their bill. There is no limit to the number of times customers can use the offer during the period of the scheme. Businesses are able to claim this money back and can expect to receive the funds in their bank accounts within five working days. The discounted amounts can be claimed back by businesses through an online service, which will be operated by HMRC. The claims can be made on a weekly basis.
Businesses will receive stickers to highlight the fact that they are using the scheme. Speaking on the subject, Rishi Sunak said:
“Restaurants and other eligible establishments are now able to support jobs by signing up to a place on the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.
HMRC’s quick and easy registration page will soon have you on your way to welcoming back your customers with discounted dining on every Monday to Wednesday throughout August, with a simple process to reclaim these discounts back from the Government each week.”
Chief Executive and First Permanent Secretary of HMRC, Jim Harra, said:
“The hospitality industry is among the sectors worst affected by COVID-19. The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme will deliver support to more than 100,000 businesses, including restaurants, cafes and bars serving food and drink, helping to protect 1.8 million jobs across the UK.
Registering is easy, and we urge businesses to sign up early so they are ready to use the scheme when it starts on 3 August.
Businesses have made great efforts to re-open their sit-down services safely in line with social distancing guidance, so people can feel confident to dine out again.
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