29th September 2021
Toby Ryland leads the corporate tax and VAT division at HW Fisher. With over 20 years’ experience Toby works with a wide range of clients…
29th September 2021
This month Gerry Myton and Mike Block bring the latest updates from HMRC – including their guidance on the VAT liability of COVID-19 testing services…
28th September 2021
The EU introduced its e-commerce package on 01 July, including a new IOSS Registration for non-EU businesses. Who is affected? The IOSS allows non-EU businesses…
28th September 2021
Commenting on the recent hike to National Insurance announced this month by the Prime Minister, Tim Walford-Fitzgerald says “The imposition of a social care levy…
23rd September 2021
‘Strategy’ is one of the most mis-used and grand sounding words in our business language. After all, “What’s our strategy for dealing with this?” sounds…
23rd September 2021
We are now nine months into the UK’s trading life outside the European Union (EU). Leaving the EU has resulted in some major changes particularly…
23rd September 2021
I was inspired to train as a coach through having a truly inspirational coach myself. But before I talk more about that, I think it…
15th September 2021
By Jie Su and Maria Kotova Individual income tax (IIT) is a very important part of payroll management. In both China and the UK, the tax treatment for…
15th September 2021
The global recorded music market grew by 7.4% in 2020, the sixth consecutive year of growth according to IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded…
9th September 2021
This month’s digest provides an update on some of the top articles, reports, news, and events for Not for Profit (NFP) organisations. Carol Rudge shares…
2nd September 2021
Love Island, the British summer TV hit, has traditionally been an influencer accelerator for the contestants that enter the villa each year. As their social…
24th August 2021
Are you one of the 1.3 million employers who claimed Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) monies from HMRC from March 2020 as a result of…
19th August 2021
Gerry Myton leads our indirect taxation team and specialises in not only VAT, but also duty matters. He began his career with Her Majesty’s Customs…
19th August 2021
In this monthly digest, Gerry Myton brings the latest updates from HMRC – including their recent business brief offering guidance on the repayment of VAT…
12th August 2021
It has been a busy month for the Not-for-Profit sector! This month’s digest highlights some exciting events hosted by the Charity Finance Group and the…
11th August 2021
Revenues generated by the music industry peaked in 1999, mostly due to the physical CD market. In stark contrast, the industry reached an all-time low…
5th August 2021
Our Corporate Finance Team specialise in transaction services and corporate finance, dealing with all areas of transaction services, including vendor and purchaser due diligence, acting…
29th July 2021
A few years ago, I was lucky enough to spend a fair amount of time on the beautiful island of Barbados. So when the Barbados…
28th July 2021
To gain more insight into the world of search funds, from someone who has been involved in search funds for many years and has experience…
23rd July 2021
If you own and run a Furnished Holiday Let (“FHL”) now would be a good time to take stock of the key points and whether…
23rd July 2021
by Gerry Myton, Partner – Head of Indirect Tax What changes are being made? Brexit has resulted in several major changes for UK businesses who are…
23rd July 2021
HMRC have recently released a new brief which discusses HMRC’s policy on the VAT treatment of charging electric vehicles and an entitlement to recover VAT…
23rd July 2021
The government has released a document outlining the current rules for basis periods and setting out a specific proposal to simplify them. The proposal affects…
22nd July 2021
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant has helped millions of self-employed people across the UK whose business and income has been affected by the…
13th July 2021
Since its launch, the WealthiHer Network has made significant progress in supporting women’s economic advancement by equipping them with the knowledge they need to prosper…
9th July 2021
The establishment process varies based on one’s chosen investment structure and planned business scope. For example, setting up a manufacturing FIE requires an environmental evaluation to be…
9th July 2021
Does it make sense to use a Holding Company? Many companies choose to establish holding companies, or “special purpose vehicles”, in jurisdictions, such as Hong…
9th July 2021
Choosing a location is one of the first decisions that British companies must make when entering a new market. Location and a strategic site selection…
9th July 2021
With an increase in the number of establishments in China from UK companies, it is highly advisable to seek professional assistance to guide British Investors…
9th July 2021
Andrew brings over 30 years’ experience working with many best-selling authors and household names in the media world, as well as talented creatives in the…
7th July 2021
The Show Must Go On: Supporting Artists and Creating a Worldwide Arts Community through Digital Innovation Partner: Andrew Rich Client: VOCES8 Foundation In three sentences, what…
23rd June 2021
If you are a business who engages with contractors or you are a worker who uses a personal service company, you may have heard about…
23rd June 2021
In addition to the wrangling and ongoing negotiations as part of one of the biggest breakups in history, navigating the new rules as part of…
23rd June 2021
A Search Fund is specialist vehicle in which investors back a promising individual (entrepreneur) rather than an existing start-up team. Often these entrepreneurs, or searchers,…
17th June 2021
To support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK Government announced temporary changes to the VAT system. Many organisations took advantage of the VAT payment…
17th June 2021
Speaking on the Chancellor’s proposed plan to reject calls for an extension of the furlough scheme, Simon Michaels says “The Chancellor finds himself in the…
8th June 2021
by Gerry Myton, Consultant The impact of the UK leaving the European Union (EU) on VAT and Customs remains profound. The below highlights some of the…
8th June 2021
by Gerry Myton, Consultant Since the UK left the European Union (EU) there have been some changes to VAT and Customs rules for businesses trading…
28th May 2021
by Daniel Tomassen, Manager – Private Client Department Cryptoassets are private digital assets that use cryptography and are designed to work as a medium of…
28th May 2021
You may have seen some publicity recently following the Supreme Court judgement in HMRC v Tooth, 2021 What happened? In summary, the taxpayer (Raymond Tooth)…
26th May 2021
The harsh reality of the Covid-19 pandemic has driven many people to start making plans for the future, and think carefully about how they want…
26th May 2021
Many authors operate through limited companies but are they always necessary and beneficial? Here we take a look at the latest tax implications, to help…
24th May 2021
Establishing when to apply VAT to a transaction, and at what rate, can be a common area of confusion, particularly when international elements are involved.
14th May 2021
Stevie recently joined our tax team and brings a wide range of tax experience, including in trusts and estates, personal and corporate tax matters .…
29th April 2021
Carol brings over two decades experience in charities and not-for-profit, she is a member of the Charity Commission’s SORP committee and has worked with many…
29th April 2021
A decision many people postponed during the pandemic was buying a new car. Registrations for new cars fell to their lowest in almost 30 years…
22nd April 2021
While the hype around Earth Day could be seen as all noise and no action, there is a real opportunity to reflect and consider how…
29th March 2021
Muneeza Baig works with a range of clients across a variety of sectors, from grant making, membership, independent schools, arts, disability and religious organisations. Joining…
29th March 2021
Before we dive into this topic, we have to define what we mean by allyship – here is a formal definition: Allyship – the practice…
26th March 2021
This week, the Government published more than 30 tax updates, consultations and documents in a move designed to strengthen policy making and modernise the UK’s…
18th March 2021
Linda Plant is well-known for her no-nonsense business counsel on BBC’s The Apprentice, as one of Lord Sugar’s trusted advisors in the interview stage. With…
9th March 2021
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and also marks a call to action for…
23rd February 2021
HW Fisher’s wishlist for the March 2021 Budget March 3rd will be the first post-Brexit Budget, but for obvious reasons, this fact has almost been…
18th February 2021
Jie Su looks after a varied portfolio of clients in different sectors including authors and retail businesses. Originally from China, she settled in the UK…
5th February 2021
Head of Music Royalty Audits Robert Fowler discusses the complexities of royalty accounting and why a royalty audit could unlock additional revenue. Anyone that has…
29th January 2021
Rafi Saville joined HW Fisher 24 years ago. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a partner after only 8 years and now leads the…
27th January 2021
It’s a new year and a renewed opportunity to catch up on your finances and ensure you are benefiting from all avenues of income open…
8th January 2021
If you or your company has a brand you have carefully built up over the years, the last thing you want is to lose control…
4th January 2021
Royalty audits are not a phenomenon that is too well known outside particular sectors of the economy but they are, in fact, hugely important to…
15th December 2020
An unexpected crisis can dominate a charity and stagnate a charity’s activities. Knowing the essential steps in dealing with a crisis is important and can…
11th December 2020
The extension of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has been welcomed by many and will support small businesses until the end of the tax…
11th December 2020
As the saying goes, there are only two things certain in life – death and taxes. The phrase comes to mind as the UK government…
26th November 2020
This month saw Robert Fowler join the HW Fisher team to help expand our music royalty audit offering, a sector that has increased in demand…
26th November 2020
It’s a tough time for small businesses, to find out more we spoke (virtually) to Yugna Shah, tax manager turned chocolatier to discuss how she…
19th November 2020
CFOs of large UK business approaching group turnover of £200m and/or net assets in excess of £2bn need to be preparing for a change in…
30th October 2020
As the Furlough period comes to an end, businesses in the hospitality sector will be taking a long hard look at their future. Despite a…
29th October 2020
So far, the protection of EU intellectual property rights has continued to apply as normal in the UK, but this will not be the case…
29th October 2020
How can you and your employees benefit from the Kickstart scheme The Kickstart scheme was launched by the Government to ‘help young people into work…
29th October 2020
BREXIT is fast approaching on 31st December 2020 and although a comprehensive trade deal may be agreed prior to that date, at this point in…
28th October 2020
Ahead of the paper self-assessment deadline, 31st October 2020, HW Fisher share their advice to make sure you file on time and correctly. Confused about…
26th October 2020
In the past few months, the pandemic has had a seismic impact on charities, and reinforced some of the wider challenges charities face. While dealing…
16th October 2020
If you are considering making a business acquisition you will no doubt have considered the legal requirements in terms of negotiating a sale and purchase…
25th September 2020
Over the past few months, we have all faced a truly unprecedented situation. The global coronavirus pandemic has affected our families, our businesses, our communities…
24th September 2020
Digital transformation in the gaming industry has only been accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, with the global video game market now forecast to be worth…
24th September 2020
Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”) is a relative newcomer to the tax party, having been introduced to the UK in 1965, but it may be only…
24th September 2020
Licensing and royalties in the gaming industry are complex, particularly with the accelerating trend towards digital gameplay and the rise of new platforms for distributing…
17th August 2020
Nationwide, the UK’s second-largest mortgage lender, recently announced a policy change, implementing restrictions on first-time buyers trying to get on the housing ladder. For these…
31st July 2020
The covid-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented financial challenges for businesses across the UK. For those in the hospitality and leisure industry, many have had…
30th July 2020
From August, The Eat Out to Help Out scheme will be introduced, however Russell Nathan, senior partner, explains why it might not be as popular…
30th July 2020
We’ve had false alarms from HMRC before but this time it looks as if they are serious. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD…
29th July 2020
The reporting and payment of capital gains tax on disposals of UK residential property changed with effect from 6 April 2020. In practice, the change…
20th July 2020
If your business can’t wait until January for the retention bonus scheme, Simon Michaels, CEO of HW Fisher Business Solutions outlines what you can do…
15th July 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected corporate buy and sell activity worldwide, with the first quarter of 2020 cited as being down 25% on 2019…
15th July 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for many people, with the monotony of working from home, the anxieties and frustrations of childcare and…
30th June 2020
2020 marked the beginning of what the UN called the decade of delivery, the 10 years where governments, institutions and individuals would work with intent…
1st June 2020
Our Authors & Journalists team advises writers on whether they would benefit by operating through a limited company. Care is needed as there can be…
4th March 2020
Many authors channel their income through limited companies but they have to be operated correctly and it is usually best to seek professional advice. Sometimes…
27th February 2020
Just got engaged on Valentine’s Day? Along with the ring and the champagne there may be one other not so romantic thing you need to…
23rd December 2019
Ahead of the online self-assessment deadline, 31st January 2020, HW Fisher share their advice to make sure you file on time and correctly. Jamie Morrison,…
19th December 2019
While tax incentives have always been on offer for companies to purchase electric, hybrid and low emission cars, recent changes announced by the Treasury have…
19th December 2019
Historically, there has been a divide between the individual activists drawing attention to the climate crisis and the investors who “pledge” to tackle it. As…
13th November 2019
The new Solicitors’ Account Rules (SAR) come into effect in just over 10 days’ time, on 25 November 2019, and these will have to be…
3rd September 2019
In light of the Booker-prize shortlist this week, we put together some top advice for authors when it comes to tax on prizes, grants and…
2nd September 2019
Here are our top tips if you are considering selling your business and what you can expect from the sales process. 1. Is selling the…
9th August 2019
With the launch of the new series of Dragons’ Den we thought we’d tackle one of the key mistakes that so many of the entrepreneurs…
2nd May 2019
For the licensor, holograms help to protect brand integrity by distinguishing between approved products and counterfeits – acting as a form of quality control. Licensees…
2nd May 2019
If you’re a big global brand like, for example, David Beckham, you will be able to sell millions of pounds worth of fashion items like…
2nd April 2019
Q: What are the most common mistakes on tax returns? The most common error is to show income after the deduction of agent’s commission and…
2nd April 2019
1. If you’re using a car for business purposes, it’s important to keep a log of business miles. If this isn’t possible all the time,…
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