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HMRC release new 64-8 Agent Authorisation Form

From 31 March 2022, businesses will need to use a new form 64-8 to give authorisation for agents and advisers to deal directly with HMRC on their behalf....Continued

The UK is making VAT digital - MTD reaches its next milestone

Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative reaches its next milestone on April 1 2022, as it is extended to all businesses registered for UK VAT. ...Continued

Five operational UK VAT updates affecting systems, data, processes and controls

There are new UK VAT updates that will affect systems, data, processes and controls....Continued

Around the World in 80 tax changes

Government regulations can be difficult to track and understand during the best of times. The world is changing more rapidly than ever before — and tax legislation is changing with it....Continued

UK importers reminded to use correct European country code on customs declarations

HMRC has issued guidance to remind businesses importing goods into the UK that they must use the correct two-digit country code (ISO-2 code)...Continued

UK Postponed Import VAT Accounting

In January 2021, the UK introduced an option for UK VAT registered businesses to defer paying Import VAT when goods are imported into the UK and instead apply a reverse charge in the UK VAT return....Continued

Businesses urged to sign up for Making Tax Digital for VAT before 1 April 2022

HMRC reminds businesses to take steps to prepare for Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTDfV) ahead of the April 1, 2022 deadline when it becomes mandatory for all VAT registered businesses....Continued

Extension of Making Tax Digital to all UK VAT registered businesses from April 2022

With effect on April 1, 2022, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT will be extended to all UK VAT registered businesses regardless of their size...Continued

Dragon’s Den star and retail magnate Theo Paphitis headlines Inspire 2021

This year has been like no other. Who better to learn from how to successfully adapt to this change, than self-proclaimed shopkeeper and multimillionaire high-street retail magnate, Theo Paphitis....Continued

UK IOSS Intermediary confusion

Confusion remains on EU country requirements for UK businesses applying for the new Import One-Stop-Shop (IOSS) registration, and whether they will require a local Intermediary - we are still waiting ...Continued