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Gift Hold-Over Relief: changes to the calculation for gifts of company shares from April 2027 

Gift Hold-Over Relief can be valuable when business owners give shares to family members or other individuals as part of succession planning. Find out how the calculation of relief for certain gifts of company shares is changing from 6 April 2027 and the practical implications for business owners.

October 29, 2026

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What does it mean for globally mobile individuals and their employers? 

For internationally mobile individuals and their employers, the 2026 Budget is less about a new regime and more about targeted changes to the framework already in place. Find out how the measures could affect benefit reporting, trusts, immigration costs and UK-source income.

October 29, 2026

R&D tax relief claim changes from April 2027 

Companies undertaking research and development have faced a series of changes in recent years, including additional compliance requirements designed to improve the quality of claims. Find out how planned changes from 2027 could simplify the process and what they mean for your business.

October 29, 2026

What companies need to know about corporation tax, capital allowances and international tax

For many companies, the Budget 2026 is less about the headline Corporation Tax rate, which remains stable, and more about the detail underneath it. Find out how changes to capital allowances and international tax rules could affect investment decisions, cash tax and overseas operations.

October 29, 2026

Savings income tax rates increase as £20,000 cash ISA limit is retained 

Savers face higher Income Tax rates on taxable savings income from 6 April 2027, while the £20,000 cash ISA limit is set to remain. Find out how the changes could affect your savings, tax position and use of ISA allowances.

October 29, 2026

VAT changes introduced and the impact of the reverse charge changes 

The Budget has set out various changes to the UK VAT regime which will be introduced over the next few months and years. Find out what’s changing, who is affected and what businesses should do next to prepare for the new VAT rules.

October 29, 2026

Three personal tax changes to know about 

The Budget contained some relatively modest but important changes for individuals, including a new Pension Tax Allowance, an increase in the Trading Allowance and a continued freeze in the main income tax thresholds. While no immediate action is required, these measures are worth factoring into future tax planning.

October 29, 2026

What company distribution reforms mean for owner-managed businesses

The 2026 Budget confirms proposed reforms that could affect how owner-managed businesses extract value, undertake shareholder exits, carry out demergers and receive payments from overseas companies. While the changes are not expected until April 2028, business owners should start considering the potential implications now.

October 29, 2026

Business Asset Disposal Relief: a shrinking reward for business owners 

Budget 2026 announced a reduction in the Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) lifetime limit from £1 million to £500,000 for qualifying disposals made on or after 6 April 2027. The change continues a long-term trend of narrowing tax reliefs available to entrepreneurs and business owners when selling their businesses.

October 29, 2026

Higher tax rates for trusts with property and savings income

The Budget on 28 October 2026 has increased the previously announced rises in tax rates on property and savings income for trusts, with new rates applying from 6 April 2027. Trustees and beneficiaries should review the cash-flow impact and consider whether any changes to investment or distribution strategies may be needed.

October 29, 2026

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