Designed for employers with employees working overseas who are subject to foreign tax, the Appendix 5 arrangement allows employers to calculate the UK tax due on an employee’s earnings after foreign tax has been deducted. As part of the PAYE system, the arrangement ensures that employees are not taxed twice […]
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Understanding whether your overseas activities create a permanent establishment (PE) – and therefore local tax liability – is essential for any expanding business. Even without a fixed physical presence, certain actions, like concluding contracts abroad, could mean you become liable for local tax. That’s why it’s essential to seek expert […]
If you’re a UK-based business trading internationally, you could be liable to pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on overseas goods and services. Understanding where and when you need to charge VAT is essential to make sure you don’t fall foul of VAT legislation and end up with costly penalties and […]
International entrepreneurs often struggle to manage their tax obligations while running their complex and challenging cross-border businesses. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can take a significant bite out of your profits if not managed effectively and is one of the most complained about liabilities. That’s why it’s important to utilise tax-efficient […]
Sending your employee abroad for their secondment can be invaluable for both of you. The opportunity to develop new skills and explore new horizons can significantly improve your employee’s performance when they return to your organisation. However, international secondments are more complex than domestic secondments, and as such require a […]
If you’re an international entrepreneur considering relocating your business to the UK, you’re in luck. Alongside its strategic location between mainland Europe and the United States, the UK offers a range of tax incentives designed to encourage business growth and investment. Here are some of the key tax benefits that […]
If your business has foreign operations, repatriating profits back to the UK can be a complex process. You will need to navigate different tax regimes, foreign exchange considerations, and local regulations. Before making any decisions, it is important to understand how your foreign profits are taxed both abroad and when […]
Expanding into international markets is exciting. It can open up new revenue streams, grow your customer base and raise the profile of your business. The decision to export, however, should not be rushed. For first-time exporters especially, the financial side of going global needs careful thought, particularly when it comes […]
Buying a UK business can be an exciting growth opportunity, but making the right choice requires careful financial and tax due diligence. Whether you are a UK-based buyer or an overseas investor, here are some of the key things to look for when assessing your target company from a financial […]
In our previous blog, we highlighted how the 90-day pause on selected US tariffs brought only temporary relief for UK exporters, particularly small and medium-sized businesses. Now, just weeks later, the situation has taken yet another twist—this time via the US courts. A New York court has ruled that President […]