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Blog21st Sep 2023

Can Employee Ownership Trusts (“EOTs”) provide an alternative to family succession?

Known for their adaptable nature, innovative spirit and contribution to the economy, the importance of the successful continuation of our family businesses cannot be overstated. Retaining the ownership and running of the business within the family is often considered a…

By Alan Campbell

Blog27th Jun 2023

Export Licencing- The Silent Business Killer

Most UK exporters routinely carry on their export trade.  Whether they are exporting the goods that they have manufactured or selling on other companies’ products, the company directors generally believe that they are operating in accordance with HMRC regulations. All…

By Richard Coker

Blog28th Feb 2023

The Herd Group Moves to Employee Ownership

Sagars Accountants, an AAB group company, advised Herd Group on transferring to an Employee Ownership Trust. The Herd Group is a Surrey-headquartered vehicle rental firm that has seen significant year-on-year growth since the business was founded in 2014. The firm,…

By Kate Naylor

Blog27th Jan 2023

How To Steer Clear of Double Duty Charges

With all the changes that have impacted traders since the United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU), one of the greatest challenges faced by importers is customs duty liability. Customs duty is now potentially due on all goods imported…

By Paul Woodward

Blog28th Nov 2022

HMRC gain yet more visibility to Digital & Offshore Assets

It is well documented that global tax jurisdictions are struggling to keep tabs on the digital economy. It is therefore unsurprising that countries are keen to work together to help them pin down individuals and businesses who are not reporting…

By Lynn Gracie

Blog6th Jul 2022

Research & Development tax relief claims

As Research & Development (R&D) tax relief claims become more popular across the UK for both SME and large sized corporations, it is no surprise that HMRC is cracking down on the review process for who they grant this generous…

By Alejandro Alcala

Blog24th Jun 2022

Extension of the Trust Registration Service

The Trust Registration Service (TRS) was introduced in June 2017 as part of the UK’s Money Laundering regulations. The TRS requires trustees to report information about the trust, trustees, trust assets (for taxable trusts), beneficiaries and other parties associated with…

Blog6th Apr 2022

Large Business Notification Requirement of Uncertain Tax Positions

HMRC have introduced new legislation on Uncertain Tax Treatments (UTT) for large businesses. The legislation is now in force, with effect from 1 April 2022.   

Blog1st Apr 2022

Do you have an obligation to file an Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) return by 30 April 2022?

What is ATED?

Blog28th Mar 2022

Employment Related Security Reporting – 2022

As the end of the tax year is almost upon us, it is important for employers to consider their Employment Related Securities (ERS) reporting requirements.  

Blog24th Mar 2022

Spring Statement 2022 Updates

‘A new culture of enterprise’ was one of the headings in the Chancellor’s 2022 Spring Statement. It went on to say that improving productivity is the only way to deliver sustainable economic growth and increase living standards. The statement then…