Current Issues

Since 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has required firms covered by The Payment Service Regulations and Electronic Money Regulations to have an annual safeguarding audit.

Popular with start-ups and young businesses, growth shares offer a way to incentivise and retain key employees when other share option routes are not suited to the company or individual

In this issue we cover the latest FCA proposals and consultations for the sector.

Why it's advisable to review capital losses on cryptoassets soon for capital gains tax obligations and claims.

Landlords holding property personally can risk hefty tax bills when transferring their portfolios into a limited company.

Changes to corporation tax and dividend allowances raise questions about Directors' tax-efficient remuneration. This article explores the options.

A round up of some of the key areas likely to have a direct impact on tax planning in the months and years ahead.

UK businesses could be mistaken in thinking they’re too small to fall foul of transfer pricing rules.

Shipleys is delighted to sponsor the International Business Structuring Association's (IBSA) Spring conference, with Ben Bidnell joining the panel of expert speakers.

If your business is ready to grow there are a number of tax allowances to support the journey

A overview of Research and Development (R&D) relief which encourages companies to work on innovative projects in technology and science

Companies investing in qualifying new equipment and machinery can benefit from helpful capital allowances.

Steadying the ship - how will Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Budget to stabilise the economy affect you or your business?

HMRC is alerting companies to re-check the valuations for their annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) liabilities for residential property.

SBAs give a 3% annual tax relief for the cost of constructing new non-residential structures and buildings and new conversions or renovations

In many property renovation projects VAT is sometimes overlooked when the initial budgets and costings are being devised

A summary of the VAT implications for holding companies and their management charges.

In this issue we cover the latest compliance and policy developments for the sector, plus the implications of fresh FCA guidance.

The Government has announced changes to the rules for the notification of an option to tax land and buildings. This relates to the VAT treatment of commercial property.

The new VAT penalty and interest regime came into force on 1st January 2023.

There's a new 25% corporation tax rate on the horizon, along with the return of marginal rates and associated companies.

Our roundup of the latest VAT news includes changes to the business activity test, the new penalty and interest regime and frozen VAT thresholds.

An overview of the key announcements and their implications for businesses and individuals.

A helpful overview of share options, the schemes available and pitfalls to be aware of.

Off-payroll working rules which took effect on 6 April 2021 are remaining