Blog24th Jun 2025Are changes coming to UK transfer pricing rules?On 28 April 2025, HMRC announced a consultation period in respect of significant changes to the UK’s Transfer Pricing, Diverted Profits Tax and Permanent Establishment legislation as part of the government’s Spring tax update. In this article, we will review…By Erica FitchieView more
Blog25th Mar 2025What Do Northern Ireland businesses want in the Spring Statement?With Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to deliver the Spring Statement tomorrow (26th March), business owners across Northern Ireland (NI) will be watching closely. The October 2024 Autumn Budget brought significant changes—some beneficial, others burdensome—particularly for small and medium businesses trying…By Malachy McLernonView more
Blog7th Oct 2024Employee Share Scheme Options for Property BusinessesShare Incentives and Property Businesses In our experience assisting property and construction businesses, one recurrent and challenging question is how to retain top talent through equity incentives. While various tax-efficient share schemes exist, such as the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI),…By Kate NaylorView more
Blog26th Mar 2024R&D Tax Relief Procedures: HMRC’s Latest Notification RequirementIn today’s fast-paced business landscape, where staying ahead often means innovating and adapting to change, research and development (R&D) tax credits have emerged as a key tool for businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As an R&D tax…By R&D Tax Relief Procedures: HMRC’s Latest Notification RequirementView more
Blog20th Mar 2024Do you have an obligation to file an Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) return by 30 April 2024?WHAT IS ATED? ATED is an annual tax payable in advance by companies and other non-natural persons (including partnerships with corporate members) who own an interest in UK residential property valued at over £500,000. The charge applies to houses, self-contained flats,…By Do you have an obligation to file an Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) return by 30 April 2024?View more
Blog21st Dec 20232023 Business Unit Year In ReviewOxford recently released their word of the year for 2023 and it was “rizz”. If we had to pick a word for our year it would be ‘growth’. You might have heard us talk about our growth journey a time…By John BeeversView more
Blog21st Sep 2023Can Employee Ownership Trusts (“EOTs”) provide an alternative to family succession?Known for their adaptable nature, innovative spirit and contribution to the economy, the importance of the successful continuation of our family businesses cannot be overstated. Retaining the ownership and running of the business within the family is often considered a…By Alan CampbellView more
Blog27th Jun 2023Export Licencing- The Silent Business KillerMost UK exporters routinely carry on their export trade. Whether they are exporting the goods that they have manufactured or selling on other companies’ products, the company directors generally believe that they are operating in accordance with HMRC regulations. All…By Export Licencing- The Silent Business KillerView more
Blog28th Feb 2023The Herd Group Moves to Employee OwnershipWe 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 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…By How To Steer Clear of Double Duty ChargesView more
Blog28th Nov 2022HMRC gain yet more visibility to Digital & Offshore AssetsIt is well documented that global tax jurisdictions are struggling to keep tabs on the digital economy. It is therefore unsurprising that countries are keen to work together to help them pin down individuals and businesses who are not reporting…By HMRC gain yet more visibility to Digital & Offshore AssetsView more
Blog2nd Aug 2022Importance of Tax Planning When Selling a BusinessSuccessful business owners usually think long and hard about their exit strategies and negotiating business sales that meet their needs, but relevant tax planning is often overlooked or considered too late in the process to be effective. When you’ve put…By Gunhild DamView more