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Auditors demanding more rigorous internal investigation as part of year-end procedures

These gaps have been underscored by large-scale corporate collapses due to fraudulent practices, including falsified information provided to auditors.

UK VAT domestic reverse charge for buildings and construction

Previously, VAT charged on the supplies would have been paid to the subcontractors who would then have accounted for the VAT to HMRC.

Taxation of Guernsey Funds

Guernsey does not levy any form of capital gains tax, inheritance tax or value added tax.

Dentons named Law Firm of the Year in Poland for Tax Advisory, Tax Litigation and Transfer Pricing at ITR EMEA Tax Awards 2024

The awards received confirm Dentons position as a leader in tax advisory, tax litigation and transfer pricing among law firms on the Polish market.

IR35: taxation of off-payroll workers explained

Businesses often engage with contractors and other off-payroll workers through PSCs, rather than directly on a self-employed basis.

Bermuda Corporate Income Tax: Considerations for Captive Insurers

A Bermuda captive insurer that falls "in scope" will need to assess its tax liability under the CITA

Navigating in the New Tax Amendments in Singapore: Implication for the Asset Management Industry

These new changes result from MOF’s periodic review of the ITA to better align Singapore’s policy objectives and to improve tax administration.

New Luxembourg Tax Reforms Aim to Boost International Business and Investment Appeal

This update summarises specific proposed changes and what they could mean for overseas investors.

UK ruling clarifies ‘fixed establishment’ in VAT group cases

The recent decision by the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) means that merely having a branch or office in the UK is not enough for a foreign entity to benefit from the UK’s VAT grouping scheme.

Changes to UK Inheritance Tax: What can you do now?

his is a significant increase from the current three-year tax 'tail'.

Luxembourg announces new tax measures to boost competitiveness

Luxembourg companies with taxable income exceeding €200,000 will benefit from a reduction in corporate income tax from 17 per cent to 16 per cent.

A practical guide to tax in commercial property transactions in Jersey

The rates of stamp duty payable on commercial and residential property vary slightly.

Introduction to stamp duty

The UK system that transfers shares electronically is called CREST.

UK tax treatment of REITs

To qualify for REIT status a company must fulfil a number of conditions

BCLP’s UK Tax Team recognized in ITR ‘World Tax’ rankings 2025

International Tax Review (ITR) is a global news and analysis service that provides leading business intelligence on all things corporate tax.

International Tax Review Ranks Maples Group’s Multi-Jurisdictional Tax Teams as Leading Tax Practices

Tax Consultant Ted O’Byrne in the firm’s Irish office was recognised as a “Rising Star”.

Notification of uncertain UK tax treatment by large businesses

HMRC estimates that £3.9 billion of the estimated £39.8bn UK 'tax gap' for 2022-23 is attributable to legal interpretation, most of which involves disputes with large businesses.

15% Global Minimum Tax Rate: Draft Legislation lodged in Jersey

The draft legislation is expected to be debated in early October, with a view to the new rules coming into effect on 1 January 2025.

An introduction to tax for UK companies

A UK company will be subject to UK corporation tax on its income profits and capital profits.

UK plastic packaging tax data shows environmental and economic impact

The tax is calculated on a fixed amount per tonne.