Blog15th May 202350 Years Of VAT – It’s Been An Education!In this instalment of our reflection on the first half century of the “simple tax”, we look back at some of the policy decisions and case law that have shaped the current VAT landscape for education providers. As we look…By Laura MooreView more
Blog12th May 2023AABIE Visits Rowan Alba Home For The HomelessOur Charitable initiative AABIE launched in 2016 because members of AAB wanted to give back to local communities. Through AABIE our teams across AAB Group are able to support local charities and organisations to support the people who need it…View more
Blog12th May 2023The Importance of DomicileNon-dom tax status has received more than its fair share of attention in recent weeks, thanks to Rishi Sunak’s wife, Akshata Murty. With news of Murty’s non-UK domicile tax status hitting the headlines, UK taxpayers might have been interested to…By Gunhild DamView more
Blog3rd Apr 2023The Accidental American“The Accidental American” may sound like a film title but the consequences of being one are far more real than a Hollywood script would entertain. With several high-profile cases over the past few years, including our own ex-Prime Minister, the…By Michael SmithView more
Blog22nd Mar 2023Pension Reforms – A Great Day For SaversThere was perhaps less drama in the Spring Budget 2023 than there was in the build up to Jeremy Hunt’s first Autumn Statement, but it is a day that may live long in the memory of some, following significant pension…By Tom AndrewView more
Blog6th Mar 2023The challenge the energy transition presentsOur frontier regions of the UKCS are experiencing real challenges in respect to the Energy Transition. We as a nation and as an economy must be careful what we wish for in terms of ensuring energy security, stable pricing, meeting…By Graeme RobertsonView more
Blog28th Feb 2023The Herd Group Moves to Employee OwnershipAAB, 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, which now operates throughout the…By Kate NaylorView more
Blog27th Feb 2023ID Checks for Foreign Employees Working in NorwayWhen working in Norway, individuals are required to undergo a mandatory check of their identity documentation by personally attending a short appointment at a Norwegian tax office or at a Service Centre for Foreign Workers based in Bergen, Kirkenes, Oslo,…By Craig BurnettView more
Blog15th Feb 2023Will the new IFRS 17 apply to Company X, a NON-insurance provider?Think back to where you were as 2022 became 2023, at the stroke of midnight. It is possible that you felt the ground quiver at that precise moment; that you had an unshakeable feeling of a seismic change kicking into…By Lauren McCluskeyView more
Blog6th Feb 2023Celebrating 50 Years of the Simple Tax: A Milestone OverviewAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the Simple Tax, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on how this straightforward tax policy has influenced the financial landscape and shaped our understanding of taxation over the past five decades. 1973 was…By Alistair DuncanView more
Blog27th Jan 2023How To Steer Clear of Double Duty ChargesWith 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…View more
Blog26th Jan 2023Self Assessment Tax Return Deadline Around The CornerThe deadline for completing your 2021/22 self-assessment tax return online is 31 January 2023 and those who file one later than that will usually have to pay a fine. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced at the start of January that…By Jill WalkerView more