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Regardless of their ownership or prevailing jurisdictional requirements, ESG and associated reporting should be a key focus of intermediaries.
Why intermediaries need to work on ESG
The 31 March 2022 deadline for implementing operational resilience frameworks is drawing closer. We share our observations on activity so far, and offer our tips on what firms should focus on in the coming weeks.
Operational resilience: The final countdown
Although firms’ compliance with the CASS 5 client money rules is improving, the FCA has started to look at specific areas of the CASS rules in more detail. So what should you look out for?
CASS 5: what are the burning issues?
It may be tempting to adopt measures that compensate for the increases in NIC and dividend rates, but companies must weigh up the pros and cons.
NIC and dividend rate changes: what to look out for
Next year’s increase in Corporation Tax rates may affect the way your company pays its tax bills. We help you plan early for the changes that could affect your cash flow.
New Corporation Tax rules: why QIPs may apply
No doubt the festive season feels like a distant memory. But after another challenging year have you managed to meet all your goals so far?
Tax Talk: Priority tasks for the New Year
Changes in the last few years have transformed the tax landscape for residential property ownership in the UK. How should this affect your choice of acquisition vehicle?
Tax Talk: UK residential property – how should you own it?
It should be easy to establish where your company is based for Corporation Tax purposes. But it can be surprisingly complex.
Tax Talk: The accidental goodbye
HMRC is very strict in considering whether it accepts a holding company can be considered to be in business for the purposes of recovering VAT. Holding strong supporting documentation is fundamental.
Tax Talk: Holding companies – can I get a VAT refund?
UK companies and resident individuals conducting business in the US often do so through a US limited liability company (LLC). But there are uncertainties for UK taxpayers. Jonathon Collins and Tom Golding explain.
Tax Talk: Doing business in the US through an LLC – UK tax pitfalls
If your company needs to buy back shares for whatever reason, it’s worth checking whether you qualify for capital treatment.
Tax Talk: Share buybacks – getting the best deal
The FCA has recently published its expectations for remote and hybrid working within regulated businesses, including insurance brokers. So how can broking balance greater flexibility with maintaining regulatory compliance?