Current Issues

A handy 8-point checklist designed to help Payment and E-Money firms strengthen their compliance ahead of their safeguarding audit.

Answers to the common questions Payment and E-money firms ask regarding the annual safeguarding audit, which the Financial Reporting Council (FCA) requires.

Since 2021, the Financial Reporting Council (FCA) has required firms covered by The Payment Service Regulations and Electronic Money Regulations to have an annual safeguarding audit.

Popular with start-ups and young businesses, growth shares offer a way to incentivise and retain key employees when other share option routes are not suited to the company or individual

In this issue we cover the latest FCA proposals and consultations for the sector.

Why it's advisable to review capital losses on cryptoassets soon for capital gains tax obligations and claims.

Landlords holding property personally can risk hefty tax bills when transferring their portfolios into a limited company.

Changes to corporation tax and dividend allowances raise questions about Directors' tax-efficient remuneration. This article explores the options.

A round up of some of the key areas likely to have a direct impact on tax planning in the months and years ahead.

UK businesses could be mistaken in thinking they’re too small to fall foul of transfer pricing rules.

Shipleys is delighted to sponsor the International Business Structuring Association's (IBSA) Spring conference, with Ben Bidnell joining the panel of expert speakers.

If your business is ready to grow there are a number of tax allowances to support the journey

A brief breakdown of what to look out for with the recent changes to research and development (R&D) tax relief.

Important factors UK residents need to be aware of to minimise tax liabilities.

A overview of Research and Development (R&D) relief which encourages companies to work on innovative projects in technology and science

Companies investing in qualifying new equipment and machinery can benefit from helpful capital allowances.

For those who have missing NI years between 2006 and 2016 (to qualify for a full state pension) time is running out to plug the gaps. The deadline is now 31 July 2023.

In this article we explain why self-assessment and different types of income may trigger a student loan repayment

A handy overview of the tax consequences of letting out part or all of your property.

Steadying the ship - how will Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Budget to stabilise the economy affect you or your business?

HMRC is alerting companies to re-check the valuations for their annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) liabilities for residential property.

SBAs give a 3% annual tax relief for the cost of constructing new non-residential structures and buildings and new conversions or renovations

In many property renovation projects VAT is sometimes overlooked when the initial budgets and costings are being devised

A summary of the VAT implications for holding companies and their management charges.

In this issue we cover the latest compliance and policy developments for the sector, plus the implications of fresh FCA guidance.