Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business and Employers
Advice and guidance for business and employers in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance from nibusinessinfo.co.uk
nibusinessinfo has advice for businesses on common questions including:
- managing staff health, leave and absence
- managing business operations
- help with tax
- help with late payments
- managing cash flow pressures
- claiming insurance
- assistance with business rates
For more information visit the nibusinessinfo.co.uk website
Financial support for businesses in Northern Ireland
Businesses in Northern Ireland can access the following schemes:
- COVID Small Business Grant
- Hospitality, Tourism and Retail Sectors Grant Scheme
More information on these schemes will be made available at nibusinessinfo.co.uk website
There are also a number of UK wide government schemes that businesses in Northern Ireland can access.
These include:
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
- Business Interruption Loan Scheme
- Support for businesses who are paying sick pay to employees
- Support for businesses paying tax
- VAT payments for the next quarter will be deferred
For more information visit the nibusinessinfo.co.uk website
Business support helplines
HMRC tax helpline
HMRC has set up a helpline for businesses and self-employed people who are concerned about paying their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19). Call 0800 0159 559 for help and advice.
Invest NI helpline
Get help with your business online, or by calling the Invest NI Helpline. Telephone: 0800 181 4422
