Insights
The latest knowledge, ideas
and experiences driving our work
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Top 75 UK Insurance Brokers
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We explore the impact of some of the main macroeconomic developments on industry trends such as M&A activity and market concentration.
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Pre-sale due diligence: don’t get caught out
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Two common employment tax-related errors could cause you real problems when it’s time to sell the business. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls that can threaten a smooth sale.
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CASS 5 compliance: the FCA advises
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If your firm is preparing for a CASS 5 audit, our recent conversation with the Regulator may provide some crucial guidance.
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HMRC launches new campaign to target unpaid tax on cryptoassets
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HMRC now offers a service for individuals to voluntarily disclose any unpaid taxes from cryptoassets like exchange tokens, NFTs, and utility tokens. This highlights their focus on cryptoassets and the significant amount of unpaid tax suspected.
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Transfer pricing in a turbulent economy
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Even in times of economic stability, making adjustments to transfer pricing is far from straightforward. Here’s our guide to year end best practice.
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Recovery of VAT on deal fees
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The VAT rules in relation to acquisitions are complex. We look at the recent Ince Gordon Dadds versus HMRC case to see how companies can be better prepared
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The future is in safe hands!
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Mercedes Bragg is an Assistant Manager in our Training team. In this interview, Mercedes talks about her career and how her role has evolved during her time with us.
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Corporate insolvencies at highest levels since 2009
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Corporate insolvencies surge in 2022 The latest Government insolvency statistics for 2022 show a significant increase in the number of companies in distress. The total number of company insolvencies registered in 2022 was 22,109, which was the highest number since 2009 and 57%…
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Deal Alert: Celsius Resources Limited
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We are delighted to have supported Celsius Resources Limited on it’s admission to trading on AIM.
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Deals Review 2022
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Read all about the transactions and the companies we supported in our Capital Markets Deals Review 2022.
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The employment tax cycle: growth and expansion
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We look at some of the new Employment Tax obligations and liabilities that the company will need to consider when it reaches certain milestones.
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Overseas expansion: what should you consider?
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There are many reasons why a business may decide to operate internationally. But it’s important to take tax advice before going any further. Chris Riley sets out some key priorities.
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Bringing managers into the partnership: the tax benefits
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Partnerships are common among professional services providers such as law firms and accountants, but they’re increasing in other sectors too. We look at the tax implications for partners versus employees.
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Expanding abroad? How to establish the VAT position
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We look at the role of fixed establishments and how they relate to VAT liabilities arising from overseas operations
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Consumer Duty – FCA’s update on implementation plans
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The FCA has conducted a multi-firm review of Consumer Duty implementation plans for larger firms believed to be substantially in scope of the Duty.
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Appointment of Administrators at Bluespot Furniture Ltd
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James Sleight and Oliver Collinge of PKF GM were appointed as Administrators of Bluespot Furniture Ltd on 20 January 2023.