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Employment Tribunal Time Limits Doubled: What to Change Now

Employment Tribunal Time Limits Doubled: What to Change Now

The claim window for unfair dismissal and discrimination rose to six months on 1 October 2026. What it means for your records, payroll data and accounts.

Oct 13, 20268 min read
ADGM Sub-Threshold Fund Manager: The USD 200m Shortcut

ADGM Sub-Threshold Fund Manager: The USD 200m Shortcut

ADGM's FSRA added a lighter fund manager licence in September 2026. Under USD 200m committed capital you skip the EBCR, Finance Officer and internal audit.

Oct 8, 20267 min read
DMCC Foundations: A New Succession Option for UAE Families

DMCC Foundations: A New Succession Option for UAE Families

DMCC adopted its Foundations Regulations on 23 September 2026, giving the UAE a fourth foundation regime. How it compares with DIFC, ADGM and RAK ICC.

Oct 6, 20268 min read
Right to Work Checks Expand on 1 October 2026: Who's Caught

Right to Work Checks Expand on 1 October 2026: Who's Caught

From 1 October 2026 right to work checks cover agency staff, individual subcontractors and gig workers. Penalties reach £60,000 per worker.

Sep 16, 20268 min read
Umbrella Company PAYE: Why Your Business Is Now Liable

Umbrella Company PAYE: Why Your Business Is Now Liable

From 6 April 2026, agencies and end clients are jointly liable for PAYE an umbrella company fails to pay HMRC. There is no reasonable care defence.

Sep 10, 20268 min read
UAE Input VAT: New Supplier Checks Start 1 October 2026

UAE Input VAT: New Supplier Checks Start 1 October 2026

From 1 October 2026 a tax invoice alone will not secure your UAE input VAT recovery. FTA Decision 13 sets out the supplier checks you now have to document.

Sep 3, 20268 min read
EMI Share Options 2026: Why More UK Companies Now Qualify

EMI Share Options 2026: Why More UK Companies Now Qualify

The April 2026 EMI reforms doubled the option limit and quadrupled the gross assets cap. Check whether your company qualifies and what HMRC needs from you.

Aug 27, 20268 min read
The £90,000 VAT Threshold: Register or Cap Your Growth?

The £90,000 VAT Threshold: Register or Cap Your Growth?

Thousands of UK businesses cap turnover to stay under the £90,000 VAT threshold. Here's when registering pays off, and when holding back makes sense.

Aug 13, 20267 min read
UAE Emiratisation 2026: The Cost of Missing Your Target

UAE Emiratisation 2026: The Cost of Missing Your Target

Companies with 50+ staff face AED 9,000 a month per unfilled Emirati role by 31 December 2026. Here is what UAE employers owe, and how to plan for it.

Aug 4, 20267 min read