A tax refund is a repayment of PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax that you have overpaid during the tax year, as determined by the Inland Revenue. Anyone who has lived and worked in the UK may be eligible for a UK tax claim. Certain criteria do apply, however 97% of people are able to make a claim - even after they've left the UK!
Am I eligible?
You are able to claim your UK tax rebates after the end of any financial year (5th April) if you are still working in the UK. If you are leaving the country or have left, you may claim during the financial year.
Why use 1st Contact?
1st Contact Tax has lodged over 55,000 successful claims during our 13 years of service. We offer a professional, efficient and value-for-money service that takes the hassle out of tax claims, ensuring that you can claim the maximum amount available. Claims may vary, but are usually over £850! As a bonded member of the ATA (Association of Tax Agents) we are able to offer you peace of mind while dealing with your tax refund.
One of the first challenges for you will be opening a UK bank account. Since September 11th 2001, banks have tightened their compliance regulations immensely, and they want to really 'know' their clients before they'll open a UK bank account for them. Without proof of a residential address, letter of employment or a utility bill in your name, banks are likely to turn you away when you first arrive. Applying for a UK bank account is extremely difficult when you are new to the country and do not yet meet all of these requirements.
Our Kickstart London Package provides you with the best possible start to living and working in the UK. We will make the process of applying for a UK bank account easy for you. We have established an excellent working relationship with various high street banks, and as part of the package you will have your account opened quickly and easily.
Kickstart London Package
The package includes:
An informative orientation meeting in our London office covering topics such as the UK tax and health system, information on how to apply for National Insurance numbers as well as general job, accommodation and travel advice.
Assistance with opening a UK bank account.
The new Contact Card offering loads of great discounts to use in and around London.
A Nomi-phone phone account (an international calling card): You will receive free call time. There are great rates available to call a variety of overseas destinations.
Discounts on 1st Contact Services and affiliated partners: Including tax refunds, shipping and the travel clinic.
UK Immigration – Visa and London Immigration Information
1st Contact Visas offer an efficient immigration visa service that will enable you to enter into and to live and work in the UK.
Our team of international professionals have already been through the UK immigration process, so we know what it's like, and we can help make the process as easy as possible.
1st Contact Visas will provide you with all the help you need to make your visa application a success.
Why use 1st Contact Visas?
We offer a no visa, no fee guarantee.
We can provide a fast track service (24 hour).
We are the longest established UK immigration firm in our market.
Our experienced consultants are registered with the Office for the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) for your peace of mind.
We receive regular referrals from the Australian, New Zealand and South African High Commissions.
Am I eligible for a UK Immigration Visa?
If you think you may be eligible for any of the visas shown on our links, please take some time to read the information relating to each visa before contacting us so that you are informed on the basic details and requirements. This will ensure that our advice and assistance is accurate and productive.
We are confident that the information provided, though only a brief guideline, will answer some of your introductory questions. We will then be able to discuss your specific situation with you and provide the exceptional level of service you expect from 1st Contact to get your UK immigration documentation in order.
Already have all of this? Contact us now to get your immigration process started.
Need a Tourist or Travel Visa?
1st Contact has partnered with TransWorld Visas, who specialise in UK visa applications for travel out of the UK. If you require a UK tourist visa, TransWorld Visas and 1st Contact help make the process of applying for a visa simple.
With this arrangement we can assist in processing visas to over 100 destinations world wide.
To enable 1st Contact Visas to offer an efficient and reliable visa service, we are purely web-based. Any queries can be submitted using the Contact Us facility on the website, which will guarantee a prompt response by an experienced Visa Consultant. Your consultant will provide you with all the relevant information required and assist you with your tourist or business visa application.
1st Contact began its life in 1996 when Reg Bamford and Mike Kaye had a dream to build a fiercely customer-focused business offering a range of services to the young working-holiday maker in the UK. It has now mushroomed into a multi-national operation: 4 offices (including two overseas), 400 staff, 300000 current clients, and annual sales in excess of £40 million. Our new business focus is "...offering a range of services to the Recruitment Industry and its candidates, by owning the supply of English-speaking quality candidates who move around the world...".
Our phenomenal growth has been driven by two over-arching principles:
a) internally, an obsession with employing only the very best staff and,
b) externally, a deep hunger to provide an heroic customer service experience.
We recognise that every single client has a choice of provider, and we are intensely proud of the fact that over 65% of our new business comes from Word-of-Mouth referrals from existing clients. We are eternally grateful to every single one of our clients, who have chosen to rely on our advice and service, and who continue to be ambassadors of our company and of our dream.
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