Elevate - for business leaders
Friday, January 13, 2012 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories:
Tax,
Thought Leadership
| Tags: tax,
VAT,
legislation,
tax relief,
corporate,
private jet,
aircraft,
jets,
aviation,
airline,
helicopters,
executive jet,
flying,
zero-rating,
seminar,
business jet
There has been much confusion since complex VAT rules on UK corporate aviation came into effect at the beginning of 2011. If your business is involved with the leasing, charter or operation of corporate aircraft, join our free seminar and you’ll be able to see through the clouds.
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Thursday, January 05, 2012 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories:
Thought Leadership
| Tags: business,
tax,
international,
report,
growth,
financial,
Christmas,
trends,
guide,
expansion,
sustainability,
publications,
local government,
global economy,
gifts,
capital markets,
corporate governance,
FATCA
Happy new year! As the UK returns to work, why not catch up on the news you missed? These recently released tax, financial and business reports cover everything from FATCA to food, global trends to tax on Christmas gifts.
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Tuesday, December 06, 2011 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories:
Economy,
Tax
| Tags: business,
tax,
Francesca Lagerberg,
finance,
UK,
budget,
analysis,
tax policy,
legislation,
Finance Bill,
Finance Bill 2012,
draft,
Legislation Day
More than 1100 pages make up the draft legislation for the next Finance Bill, which was published today. Here are some of the highlights for UK large corporates, small businesses and individuals from our Budget team at Grant Thornton.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011 | Posted by: Graham Brearley
Categories:
Business advice,
Tax,
Thought Leadership
| Tags: tax,
HMRC,
income tax,
VAT,
NIC,
salary sacrifice,
childcare vouchers,
national insurance contributions,
National Insurance,
Cycle to Work,
AstraZeneca,
employee benefits,
VAT liability,
vouchers,
European Court,
ECJ
That’s the question employers will be weighing up following the recent AstraZeneca (AZ) case ruling that raises the possibility of substantial VAT liabilities on employee benefits, such as retail vouchers, meals and Cycle to Work Scheme (CWS) rentals. How will the balance of payments fall? Senior VAT Manager Graham Brearley reviews the issue and asks: ‘Is this the end for salary sacrifice arrangements?’
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories:
Business advice,
Tax,
Technology sector
| Tags: innovation,
business,
tax,
research,
Francesca Lagerberg,
technology,
report,
advice,
relief,
analysis,
incentives,
consultation,
development,
webinar,
review,
R&D,
Dyson,
Samantha Vanags
Find out about the upcoming changes to Research and Development (R&D) tax credits in our FREE webcast taking place tomorrow, Wednesday 27 July at 3pm BST. Read on for details and how to register.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011 | Posted by: Francesca Lagerberg
Categories:
Business advice
| Tags: tax,
income tax,
NIC,
budget,
Office for Tax Simplification,
OTS,
National Insurance,
allowances,
policy,
IR35,
contractors,
intermediaries,
small business review,
merging income tax and NIC,
integration,
SME
Small business taxation is facing major reform with the potential merging of income tax and national insurance contributions, new approaches to taxing very small, unincorporated businesses, and a review of IR35 rules, says Francesca Lagerberg, Head of Tax at Grant Thornton.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011 | Posted by: Francesca Lagerberg
Categories:
Business advice,
Tax
| Tags: tax,
income tax,
NIC,
budget,
tax policy,
legislation,
exemptions,
OTS,
national insurance contributions,
tax reliefs,
budget2011,
venture capital trusts,
allowances,
enterprise investment schemes,
Office of Tax Simplification,
entrepreneurs’ relief
In his 2011 budget speech, Chancellor George Osborne announced several changes to the UK tax regime following the advice and recommendation of the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS). This is the first view we have of the new department’s effectiveness – has it made tax simpler?
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 | Posted by: Gary Woods
Categories:
Business advice,
Tax
| Tags: tax,
international,
VAT,
Gary Woods,
cross-border,
reduce,
trade,
EU,
exports,
goods,
valuation,
supply chain,
imports,
Customs,
tariff,
duty
With the possibility of high rates of Customs duty and the standard rate of VAT in EU countries around the 20% mark, it’s never been more important to ensure that you are importing and exporting goods in the most tax-efficient way. Here’s what you should be aware of and, perhaps, some unexpected ways to reduce your tax burden.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011 | Posted by: Francesca Lagerberg
Categories:
Tax
| Tags: tax,
investment,
economy,
UK,
pensions,
VAT,
budget,
relief,
tax avoidance,
corporation tax,
deficit,
planning,
enterprise,
Office for Tax Simplification,
predictions,
GAAR,
Low Value Consignment Relief,
fuel duty,
enterprise, investment, UK, economy
What changes lie ahead for entrepreneurs and privately held businesses (PHBs) in George Osborne’s Budget next week? Francesca Lagerberg, Grant Thornton’s Head of Tax, makes a few predictions…
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories:
Business advice,
Thought Leadership
| Tags: tax,
strategy,
report,
talent,
guide,
succession planning,
ownership,
White Paper,
transfer,
exit strategy,
selling a business,
valuation,
structure,
steps,
legacy,
goals
Figures show that 27% of UK businesses are expecting a change of ownership in the next 10 years, according to Grant Thornton 2009 International Business Report (IBR). Preparing ahead for such a major change makes financial and business sense. So why don’t companies do it?
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Thursday, February 10, 2011 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
| Tags: tax,
report,
guide,
succession planning,
ownership,
White Paper,
transfer,
exit strategy,
selling a business,
valuation,
structure,
steps,
legacy,
goals
Last month Grant Thornton released ‘Succeeding at Succession’, a report to help privately held business owners plan an effective transfer of ownership without suffering adverse financial or tax consequences. We’ll be posting a series of articles from the report beginning with this step-by-step guide.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories:
Business advice,
Tax
| Tags: tax,
entrepreneurs,
investment,
capital gains tax,
CGT,
relief,
wealth,
EIS,
partnership,
Craig Kemsley,
Enterprise Investment Scheme,
creation,
ER,
Entrepreneurs’ Relief
A summary of recent tax changes affecting UK entrepreneurs – and the opportunities they afford for wealth creation –
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Thursday, December 16, 2010 | Posted by: Gary Woods
Categories:
Business advice,
Tax
| Tags: tax,
property,
HMRC,
VAT,
advice,
investigation,
Gary Woods,
penalties,
trust,
guidance,
DIY,
incorrect,
leaflet,
legal,
public notice,
claim,
advisor,
manual,
reliable
Doctors are trustworthy, aren’t they? But what about the VAT man? There was a time when you could approach HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for help and guidance, and be reasonably assured that you could rely on what you were told. But the experience of some taxpayers suggests that there is now confusion about what can and cannot be relied upon, and you may now have to insist on your own written ruling if you are to be protected.
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Friday, December 10, 2010 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories:
Environment
| Tags: innovation,
business,
tax,
investment,
technology,
magazine,
James Caan,
FDs,
salaries,
Luke Johnson,
sustainability,
Elevate,
South Africa,
green,
Michelle Mone
We pride ourselves on providing a great lifestyle read for business leaders, but our twice-yearly magazine is good for business, too, with practical features on executive salaries, tax briefs, green compliance and more. Here’s a preview of what’s inside and how to download your free copy…
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Wednesday, December 08, 2010 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories:
Business advice,
Tax,
Technology sector
| Tags: innovation,
business,
tax,
research,
technology,
report,
relief,
incentives,
consultation,
development,
review,
R&D,
Dyson,
Samantha Vanags,
Sam Vanags
The Government recently announced that it was reviewing the ways in which it incentivises investment in research and development (R&D). This raises a number of questions over the future of R&D tax relief. Technology partner Samantha Vanags explains the issues and responds with Grant Thornton’s recommendations on R&D tax incentives.
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Thursday, November 04, 2010 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories:
Financing ,
Media sector
| Tags: business,
tax,
risk,
debt,
corporate finance,
value,
Story of the Deal,
disposal,
selling a business,
negotiation,
Ali Sharifi,
case study,
RDG,
United Business Media,
warranties,
grooming
Selling a business is usually a one-time-only deal, so owners are often unaware of what to expect, the potential pitfalls or how to get the most out of the sale. In our new series telling ‘The Story of the Deal’, we go behind the scenes of our work to explain what’s involved. Our first case study is RDG’s £9.3 million sale to United Business Media in August 2010…
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories:
Economy
| Tags: tax,
education,
George Osborne,
NHS,
public sector,
university,
CSR,
mergers,
predictions,
tuition,
defence,
local government,
spending review,
police,
departments,
Budget, cuts
Clive Sparrow, Director in
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Monday, September 06, 2010 | Posted by: Francesca Lagerberg
Categories:
Business advice,
Tax
| Tags: tax,
offshore,
tax avoidance,
tax havens,
corporation tax,
relocation,
migration,
patent box,
CFC,
controlled foreign company,
foreign branch profits,
tax rate,
competitive
When the coalition government gained power, one of its stated aims was to make the UK’s corporate tax regime the most competitive in the
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Friday, August 27, 2010 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories:
Economy
| Tags: business,
tax,
recession,
investment,
CEO,
budget,
Scott Barnes,
recovery,
ICAEW,
Michael Izza,
BCM,
Business confidence monitor
Confidence among businesses has fallen according to the latest
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Friday, August 20, 2010 | Posted by: Gary Woods
Categories:
Business advice,
Tax
| Tags: business,
tax,
VAT,
Gary Woods,
tax year,
suppliers,
expenditure,
reclaiming,
rise,
increase,
admin,
timing
“In the bleak midwinter, the VAT rate increase made moan…” Not quite the first line of the Rossetti poem, but the planned 2.5% increase in VAT from the beginning of next year will still bring a chill to both consumers and businesses. So what can be done to make New Year a little happier for both?
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