UK: HMRC updates SME R&D tax relief guidance
UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has updated its guidance on Research and Development (R&D) tax relief for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Updates on 13 October 2025 clarified how companies can meet the R&D intensity
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UK: HMRC reminds taxpayers of 2024–2025 self-assessment tax year deadline
HMRC has reminded taxpayers to prepare for the upcoming self-assessment deadline, noting that payments and return submissions must be completed on time to avoid penalties and interest. The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reminded
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UK: Welsh government unveils 2026-27 draft budget, proposes landfill disposal tax rate increase
For 2026–27, Wales will keep existing LTT rates but revise Multiple Dwelling Relief and introduce a new refund rule for certain leased properties, while the LDT standard rate will rise in line with RPI. Wales’ Cabinet Secretary for Finance
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UK updates Pillar 2 jurisdiction list
HMRC issued an updated Notice 2 expanding the list of territories and qualifying domestic top-up taxes recognised under the Multinational Top-up Tax Regulations 2025. The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) released a revised Notice 2
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UK: HMRC publishes guidance on mandatory registration under CRS, FATCA
HMRC requires reporting financial institutions and trustee-documented trusts to register under CRS and FATCA by 31 December 2025, with CRS 2.0 updates affecting certain entities from 2026. UK’S HMRC has released guidance in its International
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Romania: Senate approves new tax treaty with UK
Once in force, the treaty will replace the existing Romania–United Kingdom Income Tax Treaty of 1975. The Romanian Senate approved the new tax treaty with the UK on 29 September 2025. The new agreement, signed on 13 November 2024, aims to
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UK: HMRC releases latest R&D tax credit data
HMRC reports GBP 7.6bn in R&D tax relief for 2023–24, with SME claims down and RDEC claims up. The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published the latest update in its yearly series on research and development (R&D) activities on 30
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UK: HMRC introduces tool to determine qualifying R&D activities for tax relief
The tool is designed to check R&D tax relief for eligible projects. The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued guidance on 30 September 2025 introducing an online tool designed to help taxpayers assess whether a project contains
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UK: HMRC publishes 2025 corporate tax statistics
This annual report details corporate tax receipts and liabilities, categorised by company count, income, deductions, industry sector, size, and financial year. The UK tax authority, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), published its annual
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UK: HMRC issues guidance on PAYE addressing non-compliance in the umbrella company market
These rules are based on draft legislation and the government’s approach to tackling non-compliance in the umbrella company market. HMRC issued guidance on 17 September 2025 outlining new rules that place responsibility on recruitment agencies
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US: House Republicans call on President Trump to advocate ending UK DST
The letter mentions that, since 2020, the UK Digital Services Tax has collected over USD 3 billion, diverting economic profit from American innovators and workers to foreign coffers. US Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) led 21 of his colleagues in
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Portugal, UK sign new income tax treaty
The new income tax treaty will replace the 1968 Portugal-UK tax treaty when it takes effect. Portugal and the UK signed a new income tax treaty on 15 September 2025. The agreement aims to prevent or reduce double taxation between the two
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UK: Finance minister plans tax changes to aid small businesses
UK plans tax reforms to boost small business growth. The UK’s finance minister, Rachel Reeves, announced plans to explore reforms to business property taxation on 11 September 2025, aiming to ease expansion for small enterprises and stimulate
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Czech Republic, UK advance new tax treaty negotiations
Once in force, the new tax treaty will replace the 1990 tax treaty between the UK and the former Czechoslovakia. Czech and UK officials will hold the second round of income tax treaty negotiations from 16–19 September 2025, following the
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UK: Treasury consults on draft amendments to money laundering regulations
The deadline for sending feedback is 30 September 2025. The UK Treasury launched a consultation on 2 September 2025 on the draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provision) Regulations SI 2025. Feedback is
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Romania: Chamber of Deputies approves new tax treaty with the UK
The new tax treaty will replace the 1975 tax treaty between Romania and the UK. Romania’s Chamber of Deputies (lower house of parliament) has approved a new income and capital tax treaty with the UK on 3 September 2025. Signed on 13
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UK: Budget scheduled for 26 November 2025
UK’s Chancellor sets Budget for 26 November, highlighting key economic and social measures. Today, Wednesday 3 September, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the Budget will be presented on Wednesday, 26 November. In a video message,
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UK: HMRC updates guidance on Pillar 2 top-up taxes reporting, registration
HMRC has refreshed its guidance on registering and reporting Pillar 2 Top-up Taxes, clarifying who can file, what information is needed, and when returns are due. UK HMRC updated their guidelines on “How to report Pillar 2 Top-up Taxes” and
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