United Kingdom

The UK and Switzerland have signed a trade continuity agreement that will serve as a basis for their trading relationship after Brexit. The agreement was signed in Bern on February 11, 2019. The Swiss Federal Council explained that the agreement ensures the continuation of the economic and commercial rights and…

UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said that it is aware of a new tax avoidance scheme that attempts to exploit Entrepreneurs’ Relief by turning what would be income into a capital gain. According to HMRC, individual scheme users will sell the beneficial ownership of their company…

There are two new directives, first for the fast reaction mechanism aimed towards preventing VAT fraud. Second one is for the optional and temporary application of the reverse charge mechanism in relation to supplies of certain goods and services. Quick Reaction mechanism provides the legal basis to the countries that…

The UK Government has recently launched a ‘Call for Information’ on the benefits and risks of digital currencies. The move, which is intended to support the growth of the UK as a global financial centre, builds on its earlier announcement of conducive tax rules for trading and ‘mining’ activities. The…