The new VAT rules for e-commerce comes into force

The new rules are valid from 1st July 2021, and they refer to the abolition of VAT exemptions for small value shipments. Specifically, it refers to goods worth €22 or less and a new special scheme for the distance selling of goods, where the goods are estimated at €150 or…

Draft statutory instruments on Tax Avoidance Schemes

Draft statutory instruments have been published in Gov.uk which will amend the existing regulations on Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes (DOTAS), Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes (POTAS) and Disclosure of Avoidance Schemes for VAT and Other Indirect Taxes (DASVOIT). These are expected to come into effect from 9th September 2021.…

MTD Changes from April 2021 extended to April 2022

UK VAT registered businesses with a taxable turnover above the VAT threshold are obliged to follow the MTD (Making Tax Digital) rules – keep digital records and use compatible software to submit their VAT returns. Businesses below the VAT threshold can opt-in to use this service, however, this will change…

HMRC warning on mini umbrella companies

It has come to HMRC’s attention that quite a number of ‘mini umbrella’ companies were created and used for the purpose of exploiting government incentives intended for small businesses, thus reducing their PAYE and tax bills. If you’re wondering what a ‘mini umbrella’ is, there is no standard definition on…