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Capital Goods Scheme Changes: What to Do Before 29 July

Capital Goods Scheme Changes: What to Do Before 29 July

From 29 July 2026, computers drop out of the VAT Capital Goods Scheme and the property threshold rises to £600,000. Existing items keep the old rules.

Jul 14, 20267 min read
Vaping Products Duty: Register Before 1 October 2026

Vaping Products Duty: Register Before 1 October 2026

Vaping Products Duty starts 1 October 2026 at £2.20 per 10ml. UK manufacturers and importers must register with HMRC from 1 April 2026. What to do now.

Jul 10, 20267 min read
UAE Sugar Tax 2026: New Excise Rates on Sweetened Drinks

UAE Sugar Tax 2026: New Excise Rates on Sweetened Drinks

The UAE replaced its flat 50% excise on sweetened drinks with a tiered per-litre sugar tax on 1 January 2026. See the new rates and what your business must do.

Jul 7, 20267 min read
MTD Income Tax: First Quarterly Update Due 7 August 2026

MTD Income Tax: First Quarterly Update Due 7 August 2026

The first MTD for Income Tax quarterly update is due 7 August 2026. Find out who must file, what to submit, and how the first-year penalty easement works.

Jul 2, 20267 min read
Late Payment Crackdown 2026: What the New Bill Means

Late Payment Crackdown 2026: What the New Bill Means

The Commercial Payments Bill caps large-firm payment terms at 60 days and makes interest on late invoices mandatory. Here is what UK small firms should do.

Jun 22, 20267 min read
UAE Corporate Tax Penalty Waiver: File Within 7 Months

UAE Corporate Tax Penalty Waiver: File Within 7 Months

The FTA waives the AED 10,000 late corporate tax registration penalty if you file your first return within seven months. Here's who still qualifies in 2026.

Jun 10, 20266 min read
UAE E-Invoicing: ASP Deadline Extended to October 2026

UAE E-Invoicing: ASP Deadline Extended to October 2026

The UAE moved the e-invoicing ASP appointment deadline from July to 30 October 2026 for AED 50m+ businesses. Here is how to pick and appoint a provider.

Jun 8, 20267 min read
HMRC Mileage Rate Rises to 55p: 2026 Employer Guide

HMRC Mileage Rate Rises to 55p: 2026 Employer Guide

HMRC's approved mileage rate rose to 55p a mile from 6 April 2026, the first rise since 2011. What UK employers and the self-employed need to do now.

May 29, 20267 min read
Is Your Accountant HMRC-Registered? What 2026 Rules Mean

Is Your Accountant HMRC-Registered? What 2026 Rules Mean

From 18 May 2026, every UK tax adviser who deals with HMRC must register and meet new minimum standards. Here is how to check your accountant qualifies.

May 19, 20267 min read