Blog5th Oct 2026
For many scale-up technology businesses, R&D tax relief remains one of the most significant sources of non-dilutive funding available. As companies grow, however, the challenge is no longer simply identifying innovation. It is ensuring claims remain robust, defensible and aligned…
By Mark Graves
View moreBlog29th Sep 2026
The leisure and hospitality sector has faced a challenging few years. Rising wage costs, increased operating expenses and changing consumer behaviour continue to put pressure on margins. Against that backdrop, VAT is often seen as a compliance exercise rather than…
View moreBlog30th Jul 2026
On 23 June 2026, HMRC launched a consultation on modernising the tax rules governing distributions and repayments of capital from companies. The proposals represent one of the most substantial reviews of the distribution regime since the introduction of Corporation Tax…
By Kate Naylor
View moreBlog30th Jul 2026
In July this year, I attended the Charity Finance Group VAT & Tax Conference in London alongside colleagues from AAB’s Indirect Tax team. It was a valuable opportunity to hear directly from advisers and charity finance professionals about the VAT…
View moreBlog16th Jul 2026
As businesses grow in size and complexity, HMRC’s compliance expectations go beyond the accuracy of tax returns to the effectiveness and reliability of the systems, processes and controls that sit behind these returns. Against this backdrop, the Senior Accounting Officer…
By Edwin Goi
View moreBlog18th Jun 2026
Summer is (allegedly) just around the corner, and coupled with the longer, sunnier days and school holidays comes the conundrum that faces many families with children during this time of year: how to keep the kids entertained without breaking the…
View moreBlog28th May 2026
UK companies operating overseas through branches have enjoyed flexibility in how those activities were taxed in the UK. However, significant changes are now expected following a recent announcement by HMRC. The government is moving towards a more standardised and restrictive…
View moreBlog29th Apr 2026
An HMRC VAT audit, also known as a VAT inspection or VAT visit, can be time‑consuming, disruptive, and stressful if your business is unprepared. However, with the right understanding, preparation and controls in place, most VAT audits can be managed smoothly,…
View moreBlog17th Apr 2026
The complex place of supply rules for services is an area that repeatedly creates issues in the Energy sector. Complex supply chains Offshore operations Multiple customer establishments Each of which can frequently lead to VAT being applied incorrectly. To try…
View moreBlog6th Apr 2026
The updated FRS102 lease accounting rules are now in force for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. The changes introduce a fundamentally different lease accounting model under UK GAAP. Much of the discussion so far has focused on…
View moreBlog25th Feb 2026
As the nation continues to digest and scrutinise the contents of the 2025 Autumn Budget, it is worth revisiting the changes announced in 2024, which introduced significant reform to UK Inheritance Tax (“IHT”). While much attention has focused on the…
View moreBlog13th Jan 2026
Over the last three years, there has been a sharp rise in HMRC R&D investigations. With tighter scrutiny in place for R&D claims, it’s now essential to clearly demonstrate how your work advances technology. As AI adoption grows, more companies…
By Mark Graves
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