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30 August 2019
A ‘No Deal’ Brexit: Considerations and Preparation for Scottish businessesIt’s almost impossible to avoid the phrase “No Deal Brexit” at the moment. It’s everywhere – on the radio, in the papers and all over the internet. Depending on your source, it’s almost inevitable or increasingly likely or just possible….but what does it actually mean? What are the implications for the Scottish business community and can you do anything now to prepare.
22 August 2019
Finance Bill 2020 – an update for corporatesThe Finance Bill 2020 has progressed steadily with the draft legislation currently open for consultation until 5 September 2019 and will then be confirmed at the Budget (scheduled for 9 October 2019). This includes the outcomes of consultations on several tax policies which were announced in the 2018 Budget.
22 August 2019
HMRC announce auto-enrolment for UK businesses for a UK EORI numberFollowing the announcement that the UK government plans to enrol VAT registered firms with an EORI number to allow them to continue trading with the EU in the event of a No Deal Brexit, accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael highlights its importance to firms trading internationally.
01 August 2019
HMRC update: tax treatment of dividends from Hong Kong, Falkland Islands and Faroe IslandsOn 25 April 2019 HMRC updated the list of territories that it considers to have an appropriate non-discrimination provision in their tax treaties with the UK. Hong Kong, the Falkland Islands and the Faroe Islands were removed from this list.
26 July 2019
The 2019 Loan Charge – what does it mean for you?The 2019 Loan Charge came into effect on 5 April 2019 and was introduced by HMRC to tackle the use of disguised remuneration schemes by both corporates and self-employed individuals.
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