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28 October 2019
Brexit update - “flextension” to 31 JanuaryEU leaders have today agreed to accept the UK’s request for a Brexit “flextension” until 31 January 2020, meaning if a deal is sealed before this date and agreed by Parliament then it can happen sooner.
06 September 2019
Good news for the construction sector as reverse charge VAT change is delayed by a yearHMRC has today announced that the introduction of the construction industry VAT reverse charge, due to come into effect on 1 October this year, has been postponed for 12 months.
06 September 2019
Is VAT ever recoverable on buying a car?The recovery of VAT on cars has always been a contentious area for UK businesses. A recent First Tier Tribunal case over such VAT recovery has found in the taxpayer’s favour. This case may be of interest to VAT registered businesses that have incurred VAT on the purchase of cars exclusively for their business purposes.
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
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.
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