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Blog23rd May 2019

Upcoming Deadlines for Employers

Spring and early summer can be a very busy period, and not just for bees! We have summarised the key deadlines which employers need to be aware of during the upcoming months in relation to their employment tax obligations.

Blog14th May 2019

Upturn in Scandinavian business brings new tax considerations for companies

With the significant increase in both activity and confidence in the North Sea, and the strong business ties between the UK and the Scandinavian countries of Norway and Denmark, we have seen an increase in business activity through 2018, and…

Blog13th May 2019

Overseas Pensions

Have you worked around the world – now retiring with an Overseas Pension fund and wondering how will this be taxed? Working overseas can be an important part of any career, and is increasingly common in a global marketplace, but…

Blog10th May 2019

EIS & SEIS – The benefits still stack up!

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (“SEIS”) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (“EIS”) offer attractive investment opportunities for individual investors which in turn allow young entrepreneurial UK companies to raise funding to facilitate growth and expansion plans. Through SEIS and EIS investment…

By Lynn Wilson

Blog9th May 2019

Deals+ O&G Deals Done in the UK Q1 – 2019

As featured in Energy Voice, Anderson Anderson & Brown Corporate Finance (“AABcf”) are delighted to share our quarterly Deals+ update for Q1 2019, highlighting selected Oil & Gas M&A and Fundraising transactions across the UK.

Blog2nd May 2019

Are the robots taking over?

Are the robots taking over? When I was growing up, there were many films about the uprising of robots and how we needed to be worried not just for our jobs but our lives in the cold face of modern…

By Lauren McCluskey

Blog30th Apr 2019

Investors’ Relief Has Finally Arrived

Investors’ Relief was introduced in 2016 but due to the requirement for qualifying shares to be held for 3 years, the relief can only be claimed on disposals from the current tax year onwards.  For those who have already utilised…

Blog26th Apr 2019

Important VAT Changes – Construction Reverse Charge

Important VAT Changes – Construction Reverse Charge

Blog22nd Apr 2019

Capital Gains Tax – HMRC consulting on upcoming UK property changes

On 1 April, HMRC opened a new consultation on the upcoming changes to the taxation of property disposals made by individuals. Please see our recent blog, “UK Property – Important taxation changes on the way”, for the background of the…

Blog19th Apr 2019

Short Term Business Visitors – Deadline Approaching

An Appendix 4 Short Term Business Visitor (STBV) arrangement provides an opportunity for employers to relax the strict PAYE requirements for individuals employed by a related overseas company who come to work in the UK for the UK company or…

Blog15th Apr 2019

Pensions Tax Trap intended for Super Rich now threatens ordinary workers.

Whats the issue? The Pensions Lifetime Allowance Savings Limit (LTA) was originally introduced by HMRC to introduce an additional tax on the very wealthiest pensioners, or at least those who have managed to build up a significant pension fund at…

By Lynn Gracie

Blog12th Apr 2019

Norwegian Income Tax Returns – Deadline Approaching

As part of the Norwegian income tax compliance process, individuals who have worked in Norway, either offshore on the Norwegian Continental Shelf or onshore in Norway have a responsibility to complete a Norwegian income tax return.