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Business rates reform: new compliance obligations
Business rates and the system and policy surrounding it are about to undergo changes on a scale not seen before.
Substantial shareholding exemptions: unusual pitfalls
In the context of M&A transactions, the ability to benefit from the UK substantial shareholding exemption on gains derived from the sale of shares (or interests in shares) is commonly reli
Group financing arrangements: tackling hybrid mismatches
One of the key targets of the G20 led Base Erosion and Profit Shifting project was multinational groups that exploited domestic rules on financing arrangements.
Loss carry back rules: the case of Civic Environmental Systems
When writing this article, I was reminded of my article ‘What a carry back’ in the January 2020 issue of Tax Adviser.
Customs duties and transfer pricing: can we bring these more in line?
Following updates to HMRC customs valuation guidance issued in late 2022, the interaction between transfer pricing and customs valuation is causing businesses that purchase goods for import into th
Rescuing a business from insolvency: gaining more time to pay your debts
There are several routes to rescue an insolvent company, but to give a business the best possible chance of recovery, securing more time to pay debts is typically crucial.
The future for whistleblowing: speak up and stop harm
Rarely a day goes by without a whistleblowing story in the press – from patient safety concerns in hospitals, to fraud in the meat industry to toxic workplaces in the CBI.
