Yearly Archives: 2026

Are you considering taking the step to set up your international business in the UK? When doing so, there are key considerations you should undergo to ensure that your business is compliant with UK tax laws. Careful tax planning can help your business minimise risk, ensure compliance and improve the […]

Many businesses view an audit as a burden. They know that they must tick the box for regulators and shareholders, but believe that inviting an auditor into their business is just extra admin and additional expense. However, an audit is certainly not a burden. Audits have a few primary goals: […]

If you’re looking to trade confidently with the EU while reducing risk and administrative burden, the right financial and operational planning is essential. Trading across borders brings added complexity, from managing VAT obligations and customs requirements to managing currency exposure and supply chain efficiency. Businesses need clear visibility over their […]

Once you have built a successful UK business, many owners wonder, what do I do now? Perhaps it is time to expand your business overseas to reach new markets. Expanding a business internationally can be quite the challenge but it has clear rewards. To ensure a smooth transition overseas there […]

Being compliant with customs is essential for successful global trade. It ensures goods can be moved across borders legally, efficiently and in line with national and international regulations. Staying compliant will help your business avoid fines, delays and reputational damages while maintaining clean supply chain operations, so you need to […]

Every country has their own tax rules, but when a company is trading out of more than one country both countries may claim they have rights to tax the business. This is known as Double Taxation and globally there are thousands of treaties to put an end to double taxation […]

When the Office for National Statistics released its latest US/UK trade figures at the beginning of May, the numbers prompted plenty of gloomy headlines. UK goods exports to the United States are down 24.7 per cent since President Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs in April 2025. This was a fall of […]

A historic trade deal has been struck between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). It is estimated to be worth £3.7 billion to the economy every year. The UK has become the first G7 country to agree to a deal with the GCC. The GCC is comprised of […]

New figures from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have revealed a decline in UK export activity to the Middle East as the conflict continues. According to the BCC, certificates of origin issued for Arab markets fell by 20 per cent between March 2025 and March 2026. These certificates are […]

The effects of the Middle East conflict are devastating and the safety of you and your family should be your first concern. Once out of harm’s way, you will need to understand the financial impact of your return and how your tax position may have been affected. How is UK […]