Phil Nicklin (CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang) reviews the latest proposed changes to the REIT regime which are a significant improvement on the earlier draft measures.
When it comes to trusts, is it the trustees or the beneficiaries who are treated as the purchaser for SDLT purposes? Simon Howley (Bell Howley Perrotton) provides a refresher guide.
Adam Craggs and Constantine Christofi (RPC) examine the First-tier Tribunal decision in Marlborough DP Ltd v HMRC that suggests the shortcomings in HMRC’s general approach following Rangers.
Elena Rowlands, Cathryn Vanderspar and Ian Zeider (Travers Smith) are hopeful that the government will seize the opportunity for positive change to support the UK’s funds industry.
Sophie Dworetzsky and Catrin Harrison (Charles Russell Speechlys) consider what is meant by ‘settlor’ in the context of the protected settlement and tainting rules.
The reservation of benefit legislation continues to be relevant to IHT planning, and the 2017 changes to foreign domiciliaries have extended its scope and importance. Emma Chamberlain (Pump Court Tax Chambers) provides a practical guide to navigating the rules.