Articles & Insights (Index)
6th April 2022
Charities are mission-driven by definition: delivering on their charitable objectives is embedded into their DNA. We all know that charities do incredible game changing work. …
6th April 2022
The recent tribunal hearing in the case of City YMCA London v HMRC could have important implications for charities that provide accommodation. If you provide…
6th April 2022
Unions 21 is a forum for unions to come together to explore our shared challenges and to look at practical projects and ideas to build…
5th April 2022
As the 2021-22 tax year draws to a close, a lot of people have been wondering exactly when the current tax year ends and the…
24th March 2022
The Chancellor has announced his ‘mini-budget’ – here are our five key takeaways and initial thoughts so far. 1. Income tax Key takeaway: Basic rate…
22nd March 2022
HW Fisher outlines some quick wins for The Chancellor to consider ahead of the Spring Statement this week… Reduce fuel duty costs “The proportion of…
11th March 2022
In this month’s VAT Update Gerry Myton and Mike Block bring the latest updates from the world of VAT! Read on for more updates, information…
8th March 2022
This International Women’s Day, we asked our partners how they’re working to break the bias for women in the workplace. From small changes to make…
16th February 2022
The DIY House Builders VAT scheme allows people who build their own homes to reclaim the VAT incurred on their building costs, but not professional…
27th January 2022
In this month’s VAT Update Gerry Myton and Mike Block bring the latest updates from HMRC including the summary of responses from HMRC’s call to…
27th January 2022
A new tax, Plastic Packaging Tax (“PPT”), is being introduced in the UK with effect from 01 April 2022 aimed at reducing single use plastic…
21st January 2022
The Airbnb market in the UK is booming. Before the pandemic there was over 223 thousand active listings on Airbnb in the UK. If you’re…
22nd December 2021
This year has been one of the busiest for the housing market in more than a decade. According to Zoopla, estimates show that there will…
21st December 2021
HMRC believes that taxpayers want to pay the right amount of tax and wants to help those taxpayers that are not paying the correct amount…
14th December 2021
We recently held a webinar on tax matters for Finance Directors and Finance Teams at Not for Profit organisations. Specifically we focussed on: • A…
13th December 2021
As we enter 2022, we continue to adapt to the new reality that is emerging in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. There are both…
13th December 2021
In this month’s VAT Update Gerry Myton and Mike Block bring the latest updates from HMRC – including brief guidance on the Plastic Packaging Tax,…
8th December 2021
Revenues – royalty audit A number of universities hold patents that secure their intellectual property rights, whether it be in the field of technology, pharmaceuticals…
30th November 2021
At our November HE Chair of Audit Committee roundtable, we were very lucky to be joined by Karel Thomas, Executive Director of the British Universities…
30th November 2021
There’s a recent Twitter meme where the bland trips that men would take if time travel was possible are pilloried. My own journey would be…
30th November 2021
At our October Charity Trustees virtual meeting, we were joined by Zoe Amar, a charity digital specialist who took our audience through the findings from…
29th November 2021
The online self-assessment deadline, is the 31st January 2022. However, HMRC has announced that they are waiving late penalties until the 28th February. But, this…
25th November 2021
In this month’s digest Carol Rudge provides an update on some of the top articles, reports, news, and events for Not for Profit (NFP) organisations.…
21st November 2021
With the festive season just around the corner, employers are looking to reward their staff following a year of hard work, whilst embracing the festivities.…
16th November 2021
Despite the Chancellor’s Autumn 2021 statement proving to be very light on changes to the UK’s VAT system, we are glad to present the following…
15th November 2021
In February 2021, the UK Government announced an updated OZEV grant scheme that sees £50 million devoted to installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points at…
12th November 2021
Andrew Rich is the firm’s Managing Partner, working with the Leadership Team and Partners to help provide clients with the expert, personable advice that HW…
9th November 2021
While the hype around COP26 could be seen as all noise and no action, there is a real opportunity to reflect and consider how we…
28th October 2021
This was a Budget set against a backdrop of the national debt. According to the ONS, the UK Government gross debt was £2.2 trillion at…
25th October 2021
The Autumn Budget is taking place on 27 October 2021 with Rishi Sunak setting out the Government’s spending and financial strategy. He is expected to…
22nd October 2021
We’re proud to work with some fantastic clients and we love to celebrate the brilliant work they are doing. We spoke to the Musicians’ Union…
20th October 2021
You may or may not be aware of this, but HMRC publishes the names of deliberate tax defaulters on their website. This is commonly referred…
19th October 2021
Update (29th October 2021): During the Autumn Budget 2021, the Chancellor announced that the Recovery Loan Scheme would be extended until 30 June 2022. From…
29th September 2021
Jamie Morrison leads our tax team at HW Fisher, working in the UK and Asia with private clients, entrepreneurs and family offices. We asked Jamie…
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…
27th August 2021
Have you ever wondered what’s involved in an ACA Trainee scheme? Harriet Swinson, a trainee in our Audit team, explains why she chose this specific career…
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…
5th July 2021
We at HW Fisher are very sad to announce the untimely death of a much admired and respected former partner, Paul Beber, who worked with…
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…
26th May 2021
MH Direkt, an Austrian owned e-commerce fulfilment business, has made its most recent e-commerce acquisition in the UK, acquiring Firebox.com, an online retailer of unusual…
25th May 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…
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
HW Fisher, a top 30 audit and advisory firm, has joined the WealthiHer Network as its latest partner. Founded in 2019 the Network is an…
14th May 2021
What does a day in the life of a trainee tax adviser look like? Caitlin Dolan is a trainee in our Private Client department and…
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 .…
5th May 2021
HW Fisher, the top 30 audit and advisory firm has today announced the hire of four external Partners as it continues its recruitment drive to…
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…
28th April 2021
Storskogen, a Swedish privately owned company, has made its first acquisition in the UK, acquiring SGS Engineering – the leading e-commerce retailer of power tools…
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…
21st April 2021
Ashtrom Properties UK acquired No. 8 First Street, a prime office development in Manchester – one of the largest single-asset transactions in Manchester for several years.…
20th April 2021
Over 1.4 million businesses took out a Bounce Back Loan last year. The scheme, which closed to applications on 31 March 2021, was heralded as a lifeline to…
7th April 2021
HW Fisher, the top 30 audit and advisory firm has bolstered its specialist Not for Profit team with the appointment of Carol Rudge as Head…
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…
3rd March 2021
This Government has grappled with the largest deficit since World War Two and the need for a clear Covid recovery plan in this Budget. It…
2nd March 2021
HW Fisher, the top 30 audit and advisory firm has today announced the promotion of four new Partners to bolster its partnership team. As of…
