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Totally addicted to bias

I’ll admit that drum and bass is more a genre of music that my children appreciate, but it was either this or “a buttery biscuit bias” and I just couldn't bring myself to go that far!

22 Nov 2022

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Totally addicted to bias

I’ll admit that drum and bass is more a genre of music that my children appreciate, but it was either this or “a buttery biscuit bias” and I just couldn't bring myself to go that far!

22 Nov 2022

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The Autumn Statement 2022

The Autumn statement was delivered to the House of Commons on 17 November 2022 The Government sought a balanced path to support the economy and return to growth, partially through public spending restraint and partially through tax rises. From our perspective, there are a number of planning areas which we can assist with.

18 Nov 2022

The ‘Option to Tax’ - beware costly misunderstandings. - news article image

The ‘Option to Tax’ - beware costly misunderstandings.

There aren’t too many single purchases or sales a business will make that involve bigger sums of money than real estate. Getting things wrong with regards to VAT can be costly.

11 Nov 2022

Apiary Capital invests £10m in Shaw Gibbs - news article image

Apiary Capital invests £10m in Shaw Gibbs

Apiary Capital has completed a £10m investment in Oxford-headquartered Shaw Gibbs, a provider of essential accounting, tax, payroll and related advisory services to over 4,000 SMEs and high net worth individuals. The company has over 100 team members and is led by experienced industry operator, Peter O’Connell, who has been Managing Partner since 2016.

3 Nov 2022

When Matrimonial meets Insolvency - news article image

When Matrimonial meets Insolvency

Mrs A was referred to us by a matrimonial solicitor. The lady had been divorced several years earlier, at which time she and her then husband had agreed the matrimonial house was to be sold once the youngest child turned 18, and the equity split 60% to her and 40% to him.

28 Oct 2022

Shaw Gibbs Financial Advisor achieves Later Life Accreditation - news article image

Shaw Gibbs Financial Advisor achieves Later Life Accreditation

Nick Hutchings, Financial Adviser for Shaw Gibbs Financial Planning has achieved the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) Later Life Adviser Accreditation, the Highest Standard for advice in the Later Life Market.

21 Oct 2022

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The reversal of the Mini Budget

When I said that the 'Mini Budget' was a surprise in my article of the 28 September, who would have thought more surprises were on the way. Three weeks later, after huge turmoil, a reversal of most of the elements of that plan and a new statement planned for 31 October.

18 Oct 2022

A year in...time to reflect - news article image

A year in...time to reflect

As I come to the end of my first year in the role of DFK UK & Ireland (UKI) Chairman, it’s a good time to reflect on the past 12 months, and to look ahead to the next three years of my tenure.

11 Oct 2022

The true cost of long term care – what you should know - news article image

The true cost of long term care – what you should know

The government presented their “Build Back Better” plans on reforming the cost of care. Great news, the cost of care will be capped at £86,000 for England due to come in to force in October 2023.

30 Sep 2022

Residence – what are exceptional circumstances? - news article image

Residence – what are exceptional circumstances?

When calculating an individual’s liability to tax in the UK, their residence status plays an important role. Since 2013 this is determined by the Statutory Residence Test (SRT).

30 Sep 2022

A surprising “mini” Budget - news article image

A surprising “mini” Budget

On 23 September the new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng stood up at the unusual time of 9:30 to deliver his Growth Plan speech which many have termed a “mini” Budget.

28 Sep 2022

Capital Gains Tax – getting the details right! - news article image

Capital Gains Tax – getting the details right!

The recent tax case of Kavanagh v HMRC has highlighted the importance of ensuring that the relevant qualifying conditions are met to access valuable tax reliefs.

27 Sep 2022

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Capital gains Tax on divorcing couples

Married couples and civil partners can transfer assets such as property or shares between them without incurring capital gains tax under what is known as a ‘nil gain, nil loss’ process.

27 Sep 2022

Shaw Gibbs support CISI’s Financial Planning Week 3 - 9 October 2022 - news article image

Shaw Gibbs support CISI’s Financial Planning Week 3 - 9 October 2022

The 2022 UK Financial Planning Week (3-9 October) comes as the cost of living is soaring, inflation and interest rates are rising, and as a new Prime Minister takes up residence in Downing Street.

26 Sep 2022

Shaw Gibbs sponsor Oxford Quins Community Program - news article image

Shaw Gibbs sponsor Oxford Quins Community Program

Shaw Gibbs are pleased to announce the corporate sponsorship of the Oxford Quins Community Program.

23 Sep 2022

VAT and ‘dwellings’ – back to basics - news article image

VAT and ‘dwellings’ – back to basics

If you are a building company or property developer that has been in industry for a while, you may well believe you have a good handle on VAT in relation to building works for new dwellings.

16 Sep 2022

Preparing for your year-end audit - news article image

Preparing for your year-end audit

A statutory audit is carried out once a year and can mean a lot of work for a client, especially if there are complexities such as share-based payments, revenue recognition on stage of completion basis etc. For some companies, there is no justification to hire additional staff in just to facilitate the audit.

8 Aug 2022

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Register of Overseas Entities

As part of the Government’s strategy to combat economic crime, the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) requires overseas entities that own UK land or property to declare their beneficial owners or managing officers.

5 Aug 2022

What our clients say

  • I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

    I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

    Richard Preston

  • Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

    Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

    Oege de Moor - CEO, Semmle

  • Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Charles Parry – John Parry Estates Ltd

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    Shaw Gibbs’ service provides timely expertise at a reasonable cost

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