Category: Articles
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Transfer pricing considerations in a post-Brexit Europe
Transfer Pricing Director Farhan Azeem explains why UK-based MGAs and brokers operating in the EEA will need to (re)assess their business operating model from a transfer pricing perspective or risk facing tax adjustments and fines.
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Embedding Consumer Duty – Approaching the end of the beginning?
With the first implementation deadline for embedding Consumer Duty in business operations drawing near, we set out a plan of attack to get the job done.
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Budget Bites for Brokers
We summarise the 2023 Spring Budget measures that are relevant to the insurance broking community.
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FRED 82 – The shakeup might have wide reaching commercial impact
Consultation on FRED 82 ended in April. Its proposed changes to FRS 102 are likely to have a significant impact on brokers. Partner Satya Beekarry says that brokers should start planning now.
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Cybersecurity due diligence on acquisitions
Michael Corcione explains why cybersecurity needs to be one of the priority areas for acquiring firms’ transaction due diligence and highlights the key areas for focus.
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Common VAT misconceptions
We take a look at the most prevalent VAT misconceptions that could cause your business to come a cropper.
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Cryptoassets: a new twist in the story
Partner Stephen Kenny explores how cryptocurrencies are taxed in this short article.
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Overseas relief: how to make the most of it
Whether you are a famous sports star or just someone who works abroad a lot, you could save large sums with this relief if you qualify.
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Company cars: back with a difference
Electric company cars can save employees and employers tax and NICs, but how does a salary sacrifice arrangement work?
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Mixed membership partnerships: beware the complex rules
We look at the pros and cons of having a corporate partner in the mix, and the additional care needed for their tax reporting.
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How much does it cost to liquidate a company?
This article looks at the costs of a Creditors Voluntary Liquidation – where directors choose to liquidate a company which cannot pay its debts, rather than Compulsory Liquidations (where a creditor forces a company into liquidation through court action) or solvent liquidations (also known as Members Voluntary Liquidations or MVLs).
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HMRC’s VAT decisions: look out for errors
When it comes to HMRC and VAT, it seems there is good reason to be prepared for the worst outcome – and plan accordingly. We look at two court cases that prove the point.





