Current Issues
Our insight and analysis on some of the current issues facing you and your business.
For further advice on any of these topics, please get in touch with your usual Shipleys contact or email advice@shipleys.com
16 July 2014
Capital Gains Tax for non-UK residents
In the 2013 Autumn Statement, the Government introduced a proposal for new rules under which the scope of capital gains tax (CGT) would be extended to apply to non-residents disposing of UK residential property.
02 July 2014
FCA and Financial Services Update - July 2014
In this update we look at the new IMA SORP 2014, the recent consultation paper outlining the FCA's proposed changes to fees for the upcoming year and the clarification of some of the rules within the Client Money and Asset sourcebook.
11 April 2014
Research and Development (R&D) relief was introduced to encourage companies to invest in the advancement of technology and science.
11 April 2014
The changes to pension taxation made by the Finance Acts of 2011,2012 and 2013 and those proposed in the Finance Bill 2014 and for 2015 are outlined in this summary.
10 April 2014
On 1st January 2014 the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued a series of rules affecting some European financial services firms, called the Capital Requirements Directive IV... read more.
10 April 2014
Some of the key facts and figures about VAT and related systems such as Intrastat can be found in this article.
09 April 2014
Find out more information about the key deadlines for employers for this tax year
28 March 2014
Prompt action may be required, with new restrictions due to apply from 6 April 2014.
27 March 2014
Over the next few years all businesses will have to provide a workplace pension for their staff. All businesses need to ensure they understand their obligations and have the correct processes in place to deal with the set-up and the ongoing administration.