Understanding the responsibilities of company directors
Taking on the role of a company director is more than holding a title. Directors...
Unauthorised issue of a VAT invoice
Issuing a VAT invoice without registration or authorisation can lead to HMRC penalties, even if...
UK Responds to New US Tariffs
The UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has set out the government's position following...
UK residence and tax issues
The UK's shift to the Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime from April 2025 changes...
UK productivity remains disappointingly weak
The UK continues to struggle with low productivity growth, a long-running challenge that shows little...
UK Export Finance: Empowering UK Businesses to Go Global
UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK’s export credit agency and government-backed financier. Its mission...
Types of tax allowances for capital expenditure
Capital allowances enable businesses to claim tax relief on certain capital expenditures. Different rules apply...
Two important 2025 self-assessment deadlines
Paper tax returns are due 31 October 2025, and new registrants must notify HMRC by...
Trusts and Income Tax
Trustees must manage assets, follow tax rules, and register with HMRC where required.
A trust is...
Tripartite arrangements don’t necessarily enable an agency to escape accountability
The question was raised as to whether, in a tripartite agency relationship, an employment relationship...
Treatment of post-cessation receipts and payments
When a trade ends, income doesn’t always stop. Post-cessation receipts can still arise, and knowing...
Tread carefully when using temporary contracts to confer tax breaks
A recent ruling has established that temporary worker arrangements do not constitute a single, continuous...
Transfers of assets abroad
A new rule aimed at preventing individuals from using companies to avoid taxes through the...
Transfer pricing consultation
New UK transfer pricing rules could mean more reporting and fewer exemptions for mid-sized businesses...
Top 10 skills every business owner should acquire
Running a business involves wearing many hats. Whether you are just starting out or looking...
Time off for jury service
If your employee is called for jury service, you must allow them time off—but you're...
Ticket touts’ days are numbered
The UK government has unveiled a series of proposals aimed at curbing exploitative practices in...
The value of tax planning for high net worth individuals
For high net worth individuals (HNWIs), tax planning is not simply a compliance activity, it...