MONEY-LAUNDERING

Application for preliminary hearing concerning input VAT credit: In TPY Ltd v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 843 (TC) (5 June), the underlying issue was whether or not VAT should have been charged on exports. This decision was on an application by the taxpayer...

James Quarmby

The CJEU’s decision has reminded us that privacy rights cannot be ignored, no matter how worthy the aims of the transparency movement, writes James Quarmby (Stephenson Harwood).

Catherine Robins

Jason Collins

Now that the Brexit transition period has ended, where does this leave the UK’s administrative cooperation with other jursidictions, ask Jason Collins and Catherine Robins (Pinsent Masons).

Timothy Lyons QC

Timothy Lyons QC (39 Essex Chambers) provides some initial analysis of the UK/EU trade and cooperation agreement that will create a new world for customs and tax professionals.

Sam Epstein Ethan Yu Jennifer Smithson

Jennifer Smithson, Sam Epstein and Ethan Yu (Macfarlanes) set out the resulting additional compliance obligations for many trustees.

Ali Kazimi

Gavin Helmer

Ali Kazimi and Gavin Helmer (Hansuke) consider the nature of the economic crime levy consultation.

Rhiannon Kinghall Were

Rhiannon Kinghall Were (Macfarlanes) examines the draft legislation and other policy measures published this week.

Jonathan S. Betesh

Andrew Goldstone

Andrew Goldstone and Jonathan S. Betesh (Mishcon de Reya) review the latest tax developments affecting private clients.

Are trusts still private arrangements?

Jonathan Shankland

Patrick Malone

Jonathan Shankland and Patrick Malone (RadcliffesLeBrasseur) examine the operation of the trust registration service, penalties for failing to register, and future changes.