The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has published , which has received some press coverage particularly in relation to its conclusion that “tax compliance costs the small business community a staggering 242 million hours and nearly £25 billion each year�. The report sets out a number of recommendations, mainly focussed on areas the FSB considers HMRC could make improvements, as well as some policy points.
FSB report on small businesses and the cost of tax compliance
Map of seventh Liverpool City Region Freeport customs site published
On 24 April 2025, HMRC published the for the Liverpool City Region. The incentives for making investments in this area include simplified VAT and customs arrangements.
ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø webinar: Understanding Global Minimum Tax UK Compliance
The sheer volume of information surrounding Pillar Two has left tax and finance departments of many international companies operating in the UK feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what they need to do to be compliant. and access practical guidance on compliance and data gathering requirements for UK businesses in scope, helping you navigate one of the most significant changes in the tax landscape. At the webinar, our team of experts will explain the background rules, highlight the upcoming UK compliance requirements (including the path to simplified compliance) and debunk some common myths about the rules and compliance obligations.
ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Talking Tax â€� Highlights from the OECD Inclusive Framework plenary meeting which took place in Cape Town 7-10 April
Watch the latest episode of ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Talking Tax presented by Global Head of Tax Policy for ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø International, Grant Wardell-Johnson. This is a series which delves into a specific topic of interest for tax leaders, breaking down complex concepts into insights, all in the space of five minutes.
Get ready for workforce change
ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹Ù꿉۪s employment law and employment tax specialists have published an . This new guide for business reflects recent developments and suggests a roadmap to help employers prepare.