Employers can provide trivial benefits to employees without incurring tax liabilities. To qualify as a trivial benefit, a number of conditions must be met which are that the: Cost of providing the benefit does not exceed £50 Benefit is not cash or a cash voucher...
Although it is relatively easy to setup a company in Dubai, it is very difficult not to pay UK taxes. The problem is when an individual is looking to setup a business in Dubai to reap the generous tax benefits the individual or the business cannot be connected to the...
With house prices soaring, more estates are now being subject to inheritance tax as the average inheritance tax bill reaches £214K. In the 2020-21 tax year, inheritance tax was charged on 27,000 estates. An increase of 4,000 compared to the previous year. This raised...
HMRC have announced that from April 2026, the existing penalty system for late filing of tax returns under Self-Assessment will be amended to a points-based system for self-employed people and landlords with turnover above £50,000. This coincides with those...
Introduction We have summarised the key rates and allowances which are fundamental to our business and personal lives. We are sure that you will find them a useful point of reference and have set out below a few examples of how they can be used. Personal tax rates As...
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced an extension of the higher rates of tax relief for theatres (TTR), orchestras (OTR), museums and galleries exhibitions (MGETR) for two years to 31 March 2025. In addition, the definition of qualifying expenditure will be...
The middle east has become a desirable place to set up business. It has a world class infrastructure as well as a welcoming tax environment and efficient processes and procedures. The United Arab Emirates is a young country, established on 2 December 1971, combining...
Spring Budget 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered a ‘Budget for Growth’ after the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast a stronger than expected performance from the UK economy this year with inflation continuing to fall. Driving business investment The...
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced his Spring Budget which took place this afternoon. We have highlighted below some of the key tax changes announced by the Chancellor. Corporation tax The Chancellor confirmed that he is going ahead with increasing the...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his 2023 Spring Budget on Wednesday 15th March 2023. What time is the Budget? The Budget is expected to take place at about 12:30 pm, straight after PMQs. The first part of the statement typically begins with a review of the...
We are helping more and more individuals and businesses move to Dubai and the UAE. Amongst other benefits, Dubai and the UAE have long been an attractive tax jurisdiction, however, with the UAE being as dynamic and evolving as it is, it has introduced a number of tax...
Creative businesses across the East Midlands are able to apply for free funding to help them accelerate business growth, create jobs and prepare for investment. The East Midlands Creative Consortium (EMC2) has begun accepting applications from high-potential creative...