Advisory

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.

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.

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.

Most accountants sell maximum absorption. I hand some of it back on purpose: invoicing, credit control, payment approval. Here is the line I draw, and why.

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

From 2 October HMRC only names deliberate defaulters above £50,000. I counted the list: 56 of 149 names fall below the new line. What replaces the argument.

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.

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.

From 6 April 2027 unused pensions fall into your estate. HMRC's new note hands the tracing job to executors who have no register to search.