UK: Parliament enacts Spring Finance Bill 

29 May, 2024

The Committee stages of the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023-24 (also known as the Spring Finance Bill) concluded on 21 May, 2024. The bill was introduced after the conclusion of the March Spring Budget and reviewed by a Public Bill Committee where no

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UK: HMRC issues update on Belarus tax treaty suspension

28 May, 2024

The UK HMRC has released an update regarding the tax treaty with Belarus. The UK urges Belarus to reverse its suspension of the treaty, and affirms that it remains in effect and that the UK continues to adhere to its terms. Earlier, Belarus

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G7 finance ministers pledge for a fairer global tax system

28 May, 2024

The G7 Finance Ministers and central bank governors held a meeting from 23–25 May, 2024, at Stresa, Italy, during which they issued a Communiqué reaffirming their commitment to creating a more stable and equitable international tax system. The

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UK: HMRC issues guidance for Pillar Two registration

24 May, 2024

The UK HMRC released practical guidance on Pillar Two registration requirements for multinational groups in the UK on 20 May, 2024. This guidance features a notice detailing the procedure for registering for Pillar Two Top-up Taxes in the UK. It

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UK releases synthesized text of Liechtenstein tax treaty affected by BEPS MLI

23 May, 2024

The UK HMRC has released the synthesized text of the tax treaty with Liechtenstein, regarding changes from the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). The Multilateral

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UK: HMRC announces notice on registration and basic guidance for pillar 2 top-up taxes

22 May, 2024

The UK HMRC released a notice regarding the registration process and basic guidance for Pillar 2 top-up taxes in the UK on Monday, 20 May, 2024. Pillar 2 top-up taxes registration (notice 1) The notice explains how to register for Pillar 2

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UK and Peru successfully conclude tax treaty negotiations 

18 May, 2024

The UK’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a joint declaration on 17 May, 2024, announcing the successful conclusion of negotiations for an income tax treaty with Peru. Discussions were held over the course of several years

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UK:  HMRC initiates public consultation on draft regulations for late payment penalties

17 May, 2024

UK’s His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced on 14 May, 2024, a public consultation regarding the draft regulations, to introduce provisions under paragraph 16(2) of Schedule 26 to the Finance Act 2021, to assess penalties for late tax

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UK: HMRC urges early filing for 2023/2024 self assessment tax returns

09 May, 2024

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published a release on 8 May, 2024, advocating the early filing of self-assessment returns for the 2023/2024 tax year. Customers can file their Self Assessment returns for the 2023 to 2024 tax year between

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UK: HMRC extends tax relief for freeports and investment zones

07 May, 2024

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) released a policy note on 30 April, 2024, regarding the extension of tax relief availability for freeport and investment zone special tax sites, extending it from 5 to 10 years.  The UK tax authority (HM

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UK: Scotland introduces new income tax structure with updated bands and rates

08 April, 2024

On April 5, 2024, the Scottish government announced reforms to the income tax system, which went into force on 6 April 2024. These reforms include establishing a new "Advanced Rate" tax band, which imposes a 45% tax on incomes exceeding GBP 75,000.

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UK: Treasury launches public consultation on tax relief for visual effects costs

03 April, 2024

On 27 March 2024, the UK HM Treasury launched a public consultation regarding additional tax relief for visual effects costs. At the Spring Budget 2024, the government announced that UK visual effects costs in film and high-end programs would

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UK Treasury publishes 2024 spring finance bill

16 March, 2024

On 14 March 2024, the UK HM Treasury declared that it had published the Spring Finance Bill (Finance No. 2 Bill). This bill includes various provisions concerning the Spring Budget 2024 and other related measures. The 2024 Spring Finance Bill aims

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UK government enacts finance act 2024 with changes to pillar 2 global minimum tax 

01 March, 2024

On 22 February 2024, the UK government officially enacted the Finance Act 2024 after receiving royal assent on the same date. This Act enforces the previously outlined measures in the Autumn Statement 2023. The Autumn Statement was delivered on 22

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UK: Spring Budget Date Announced

15 February, 2024

The UK’s spring budget announcements will be delivered on 6 March 2024. There has been speculation that tax cuts will be a priority in the budget, as the tax burden in the UK is at a high point and a general election is due within a year.

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UK: HMRC announces public consultation on draft guidance on new rules for R&D tax reliefs 

10 February, 2024

On 9 February 2024, the UK HMRC announced the public consultation on the draft guidance, which provides modifications to the Research and Development (R&D) tax reliefs that are expected to be implemented on 1 April 2024. The deadline for

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UK: HMRC publishes transfer pricing guidance on accurate delineation of actual transactions and analysis of risk

02 February, 2024

On 30 January 2024, the UK HMRC revised its transfer pricing operational guidance by including a new section on the accurate delineation of actual transactions and the analysis of risk. The updated transfer pricing operational guidance is

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IMF Comments on UK Fiscal Position

01 February, 2024

On 30 January 2024 the IMF held a press briefing on the latest update to the World Economic Outlook. During the press briefing Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the Chief Economist and Director of the Research Department at the IMF, responded to

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