Fee Protection Insurance protects businesses and their advisers against an increasing number of HMRC enquiries. Every year HMRC carries out enquiries into the tax affairs of an increasing number of individuals and businesses in the UK. Fee Protection Insurance protects businesses and their advisers, and provides peace of mind, should you find yourself subject to […]

Dixcart Legal provides you with a summary of Employment Law Facts and Figures for 2020. For more information, please contact: Anne-Marie Pavitt, Mel Smith or Sophie Banks.

As the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds, the message we are hearing over and over is that cash flow is under pressure. The Government has inroduced the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to support businesses at this challenging time. The guide below explains the requirements of the scheme, and explains the information you need to provide […]

One perhaps unforeseen consequence of the current Covid-19 is that non-UK residents may be unable to leave the UK and therefore exceed their days spent in the UK. We have been asked by a number of clients and their advisors to clarify the position for individuals who may be affected. Tax Residence You may be […]

We are facing unprecedented and challenging times and it is very important that we stay healthy and positive in mind as well as body and help our work colleagues to do the same. Of course it is also vital to be aware of the Government assistance available and the immediate action that businesses should be […]

The government published initial guidance on 26 March 2020, and has updated its guidance a number of times since. The portal to claim the grant through, opened on 20 April 2020. This note has been updated since the opening of the portal. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a temporary scheme open to all UK […]

The government has announced a number of tax and financial measures to support businesses and individuals during the Coronavirus pandemic. Self-assessment tax payments scheduled for 31 July 2020 will be deferred until 31 January 2021. All self employed individuals are eligible and no applications are required. A VAT deferral will be in place for all […]

Updated 27.05.2020: 15:30. Not long ago, we were faced with political uncertainty with the UK’s departure from the EU. Currently, we are facing a different kind of uncertainty with the coronavirus which knows of no borders and has affected so many people across the globe. We are regularly updating our Coronavirus related articles which can all […]

In response to Covid-19, the Chancellor has set out a ‘temporary’ package of measures to support businesses during this uncertain period. The package includes: A Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) relief package for SMEs Small-and-medium-sized businesses and employers, with fewer than 250 employees, will be able to reclaim SSP paid for sickness absence due to Covid-19, […]

We are in uncharted territory. The situation is fluid and government advice is changing on a daily basis. We do not propose to reiterate the advice – needless to say you should be keeping abreast of all such advice.

Background  This article summarises some of the UK immigration options available to individuals to conduct business and/or work in the UK. For information on the Tier 1 (Investor), the former Tier 1 (Entrepreneur), Start-up, and Innovator visa categories please see: Information Note 580 Short-Term Business Trips  It is possible to visit the UK and conduct business […]

Background  Although the UK is no longer a member of the EU, a transition period is currently in place until at least 31 December 2020. During this period, most EU laws including EU free movement rules, continue to apply in the UK. It remains to be seen how negotiations between the UK and the EU […]

The new Chancellor delivered his first Budget on 11 March 2020 against a backdrop of uncertainty over Coronavirus and Brexit. Large scale spending was announced, to be funded by increased borrowing. We summarise below some of the key tax measures. Please see more Information here:

Post Brexit Implications The 31 of January 2020 has come and gone and we have now officially left the EU and find ourselves in a limbo called the “transition period”. Whether for or against Brexit we now need to look to the future and plan as best we can for what is to come. VAT […]

They say ‘nothing is certain but death and taxes’ and as the end of one tax year approaches the inevitability of the next one begins. To try an ensure that you make the most of the few opportunities that exist to maximise your reliefs, allowances or exemptions we have set out below some tips that […]

With effect from 6th April 2020, the payment and administration of capital gains tax (CGT) is changing. Where CGT is due on a residential property disposal a return will need to be filed, within 30 days of conveyancing. The notional CGT due will also be payable within 30 days. This applies to everyone, both UK and non-UK […]