Blog27th Oct 2017When is a ‘Van’ a Van?A recent court case has highlighted the classification of a VW Transporter Kombi van for Benefit In Kind purposes. The introduction of double cab pick-ups and Kombi vehicles has long sparked debate over whether they qualify as a car or a…View more
Blog26th Oct 2017Trust Registration ServiceHMRC has launched their new Trust Registration Service (“TRS”). This is intended to be a single online point of access for Trustees and agents of all Trusts with a UK tax exposure.View more
Blog25th Oct 2017Introduction to Preparing Accounts Using the Charities SORP TrainingVolunteering to be a charity trustee is a worthwhile and rewarding role which many people willingly undertake. This role brings with it a number of responsibilities and duties which need to be undertaken with care and diligence, including a requirement…View more
Blog25th Oct 2017Construction Industry Scheme – Avoid the FineUnder the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), contractors deduct money from a subcontractor’s payments and pass it to HMRC. The deductions count as advance payments towards the person’s tax and national insurance bill. Contractors must register for the scheme, but subcontractors…View more
Blog23rd Oct 2017Termination of Foreign Services ExemptionOn 10 August 2016 the government published consultation on draft legislation to simplify the tax and National Insurance (NICs) treatment of termination payments. With the aim of a simpler and fairer system, the changes are coming into effect from April 2018.…View more
Blog18th Oct 2017Have you assigned employees to work in The Netherlands?If you already have assignees working in the Netherlands or, are proposing to send employees to work either offshore or onshore in the Netherlands you should be aware of potential additional employment tax costs. The additional taxes if not anticipated,…View more
Blog13th Oct 2017Avoiding the Eye of the Storm – How to Make Sure Your Seafarers Claim is ValidWe are aware that HMRC are looking into Seafarers claims in more detail as a result of the downturn in the oil and energy sector. Many vessels that were previously active have remained in dock or have embarked on shorter…View more
Blog10th Oct 2017Failure to Prevent Tax Evasion – A New Corporate Criminal OffenceFrom 30th September 2017 a company or partnership (“a business”) will commit a criminal offence should it fail to prevent a person associated with it from facilitating tax evasion. There is no de-minimis level of trading below which compliance is…View more
Blog6th Oct 2017Introduction of VAT in the Middle East – SeminarThe introduction of VAT in the GCC from January 2018 will be a significant change for businesses operating in the region. Local specialists have come to the UK to run this seminar. They will guide you through the rules that…View more
Blog6th Oct 2017Have your employees received their Tax Assessment Notice (TAN)? What should they do with it?Following on from our previous blog on TANs, we follow up with further information on what should happen with them.View more
Blog4th Oct 2017Have you had employees or sub contactors working in Norway?It is mandatory for all individuals if they have been working in Norway, regardless of how long, to file a Norwegian income tax return. However, the Norwegian income tax return has a key difference from a UK income tax return…View more