UAE Deemed Supply VAT: The FTA's New Valuation Method
FTA Directive No. 5 of 2026 fixes how to value deemed supplies of services. The calculation, the Article 36 override, and what to check before you file.
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UK Autumn Budget 2026: What to Prepare Before 28 October
The Autumn Budget lands on 28 October 2026. Here's what UK directors and business owners should review now, and why acting on speculation rarely pays off.
UAE Small Business Relief Extended: 0% Tax Through 2029
The UAE extended Small Business Relief to 31 December 2029, giving firms under AED 3 million three more years of 0% corporate tax. Here is what changed.
HMRC's Direct Debit Plan for VAT and PAYE: What's Coming
HMRC is consulting on making Direct Debit mandatory for VAT and PAYE. See who's affected, when payments would be collected, and what to do before it lands.
Close Company Directors: New Self Assessment Rules 2025/26
From 2025/26, close company directors must report new Self Assessment details - company number, dividends and shareholding - or risk a £60 HMRC penalty.
Creative Industry Tax Relief: The New CT600P Form 2026
From 6 April 2026, every creative industry tax relief claim needs the new CT600P form alongside your CT600. File it wrong and HMRC removes the claim.
UAE DMTT: Is Your Group Caught by the 15% Minimum Tax?
The UAE's 15% Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax applies to groups earning over EUR 750m. EmaraTax registration is open now. Here is who is caught and by when.
UAE VAT on Crypto Payments: Converting Values to AED
From 17 July 2026, UAE businesses paid in crypto must value the deal in AED using three FTA-approved exchanges. Here is how the new directive works.
Electricity VAT Falls to 0%: Which Businesses Benefit?
VAT on electricity drops from 5% to 0% on 1 October 2026. Small businesses, charities and care homes on the reduced rate benefit too. Here is who qualifies.