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Preparing for an exit – your people
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The tax implications for employees can be complex when their company relocates. Here’s our guide.
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Exit – why it pays to be ready
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If you are intending to move on from your business, the earlier you start planning the better. You may need to restructure and incentivise key employees. But generally getting all your ducks in a row takes longer than you think.
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VAT – exiting the business
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Selling up and leaving all your troubles behind for someone else is not always possible. Particularly when it comes to VAT. Here’s what to look out for.
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Why tax matters in divorce
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The last thing anyone wants when going through a divorce is unexpected tax liabilities. We focus on some of the key tax issues that arise out of separations, and the pitfalls a spouse should watch out for when splitting assets.
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MTD for ITSA – a look ahead to software
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Whether it is API enabled or bridging software for spreadsheets, providers are all jumping on the bandwagon to offer you their wares. But take care to choose what best suits your business.
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From MGA to full-stack insurer: Everything you need to know
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Many MGAs are looking at the potential next stage of their evolution – becoming a full-stack insurer. But what are some of the challenges involved with making the transition?
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Tax Talk: July 2020
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Our regular Tax Talk newsletters provide the latest news, insight and analysis on tax related matters, covering both corporate and personal taxation issues. In this edition, we consider: The impact of COVID-19 on internationally mobile employees Disposing of the UK property Boris Johnson’s…
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Tax Talk: Boris’ end of year report
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Boris Johnson’s administration recently marked its first 12 months in government. While reviews of the Prime Minister’s performance have tended to focus on his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, there has also been much to discuss from a tax perspective. In the past…
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Tax Talk: Disposing of UK residential property
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From 6 April 2020, changes were enforced by the HMRC requiring any sale of UK residential property to be reported with any capital gains tax (CGT) due being paid within 30 days of the completion of the sale. These new rules have accelerated…
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Insolvent estates
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Insolvent Estates: what you need to know When somebody dies, a family member usually becomes a Personal Representative (PR) and will instruct a solicitor to deal with probate issues and the administration of the estate. Many estates are simple to administer but problems…
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Safeguarding audits for payment service firms and electronic money institutions
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As predicted, on the 9 July, the FCA introduced the requirement for firms in the payment services and electronic money sectors to have an annual audit of compliance with safeguarding requirements. This was part of my webinar presentation, earlier this year on the…
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The government’s Register of Trusts – are you up to date?
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It’s not about tax Many trustees will be aware that their trust is on a government Register. The trust was probably registered by their tax agent, as it may have been necessary to register in order to obtain a tax reference. The tax…
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Worldwide Tax Guide 2020/21
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A country’s tax regime is always a key factor for any business considering moving into new markets. What is the corporate tax rate? Are there any incentives for overseas businesses? Are there double tax treaties in place? How will foreign source income be…
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Tax Talk: Making Tax Digital for VAT
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The Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative introduced fundamental changes for VAT in 2019 with the ambition to ease businesses’ tax monitoring and ensure they are paying the right amount of VAT. From April 2019, businesses with a taxable turnover exceeding £85,000 had to…
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Tax Talk: Witholding Taxes – leaving the EU
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As we all know, the focus of the last few months has been on Covid-19, not Brexit. However, let’s not forget that the UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020 and will end its transition period on 31 December 2020. During…
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Tax Talk: June 2020
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Our regular Tax Talk newsletters provide the latest news, insight and analysis on tax related matters, covering both corporate and personal taxation issues. In this edition, we consider the impact on taxes of two of the most significant challenges facing the UK economy…
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Capital Quarter Spring 2020: How internal audit can stay effective and relevant
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The last few weeks have seen a huge upheaval as organisations respond to the COVID-19 crisis. In these uncertain times, many Heads of Internal Audit and Chairs of Audit Committees may be wondering how internal audit can remain effective and relevant. Jessica Wills…
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Capital Quarter Spring 2020: Understanding IFRS 15 – Licences
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The implementation of IFRS 15 revolutionised how many technology companies recorded revenue from contracts with customers. But the new regulations are complicated, and we are often asked by our clients to explain how they work – particularly in relation to the treatment of…
