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1. Blog6th Oct 2017

   

   Introduction of VAT in the Middle East – Seminar

   The 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…

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2. Blog6th Oct 2017

   

   Have 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.

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3. Blog4th Oct 2017

   

   Have 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…

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4. Blog2nd Oct 2017

   

   Employed or Self Employed… The Age-Old Debate Rages On

   There have been a number of court cases recently concerning the importance of distinguishing the employment status of a worker. Where such cases are taken to the courts and the individual has been incorrectly treated as a subcontractor and, as…

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5. Blog29th Sep 2017

   

   To Disclose or Not To Disclose

   In recent years, various ‘disclosure campaigns’ have been implemented by HM Revenue & Customs “HMRC”, providing individuals and businesses the opportunity to unveil any irregularities in relation to their income tax, PAYE/NIC or VAT affairs. The campaigns present an ability for…

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6. Blog28th Sep 2017

   

   Expenses & Benefits Specialist Training – Be Prepared

   In what is a continually challenging market, successful businesses need to be cost aware whilst seeking more competitive efficient ways of working.

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7. Blog27th Sep 2017

   

   Employee Remuneration – Not a golden idea!

   We have seen many different ways in which employers wish to reward their staff including payment of regular salary benefits, employee share schemes and pension contributions all of which are taxed through payroll P11Ds or the business’ PAYE Settlement Agreement…

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8. Blog25th Sep 2017

   

   Indirect Tax Considerations for International Trade

   Indirect taxes are increasingly becoming the “go-to” fiscal measures for Governments. In the last six months, we have seen India introducing a comprehensive dual Goods and Services Tax (GST) and VAT being introduced into the GCC states, with the UAE…

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9. Blog21st Sep 2017

   

   Appendix 5 Net of Tax Credit Scheme and Dynamic Tax Codes: HMRC are now reacting to the problem

   Further to our earlier blogs on this area, AAB’s Carol Sim is pleased to provide a positive update on the issues created by HMRC’s changes.

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10. Blog11th Sep 2017

    

    Are you an employer who operates a Net of Tax Credit Scheme? Have your employees received K codes from HMRC?

    If any of your employees have received tax codes that contain a K code and you operate a Net of Tax Credit (Appendix 5) Arrangement, then these may be incorrect.

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11. Blog7th Sep 2017

    

    VAT in the UAE – VAT Risk Management Seminar

    In advance of the introduction of VAT into the United Arab Emirates on 1 January 2018, Crowe Horwath International (CHI) are hosting a VAT Risk Management Workshop covering VAT in the UAE at the Taj Hotel in Business Bay in…

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12. Blog5th Sep 2017

    

    Vinyl Junkie?

    I recall in my youth accumulating thousands of vinyl records. The addition of a wife and family meant space became a premium. Eventually, I “bowed to pressure” and got rid of the bulk of my collection. Thankfully though, I can…

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