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The Built Environment

UK government consults on the VAT treatment of land intended for social housing

Proposals seek to bring forward point at which zero-rating is available
Tax

UK publishes draft legislation for new Securities Transfer Tax

A new single tax will replace the current Stamp Duty and SDRT regimes from next year
Tax

Catalonia modifies ISD treatment of mortis causa donations with present delivery

The repeal of the inter vivos tax treatment of mortis causa gifts with immediate delivery brings Catalonia into line with
Employment and pensions

UK pension reforms ease surplus release for defined benefit schemes

Should trustees aim to run on rather than buy out, what will their reformed powers allow and how will they
Tax

UK Supreme Court upholds narrow interpretation of 'significant influence' in the LLP salaried members rules

UK Supreme Court upholds narrow interpretation of 'significant influence' in the LLP salaried members rules
Tax

UK government consults on extending VAT liability rules on online marketplaces

The government is seeking views on proposals that would make online marketplaces responsible for accounting for VAT on sales by
Tax

CJEU rules that transfer pricing adjustments do not automatically attract VAT

A CJEU ruling in Stellantis Portugal clarifies when transfer pricing adjustments give rise to VAT and when they do not
Tax

Government considers tax reforms to secure stablecoin's place in UK mainstream finance

Current rules are triggering tax obligations that are increasingly hard to sustain for crypto users and businesses
Tax

The new UK carried interest regime takes effect: what should fund managers be considering?

The regime is now in force bringing carried interest within the scope of income tax
Tax

Spain's Supreme Court establishes rules on the VAT deductions by mixed holding companies

Share disposals by mixed holding companies form a separate VAT sector
Knowledge Notes

The UK King's Speech – what can business expect this year?

The government has set out its agenda for the new Parliamentary session, with continued emphasis on economic growth
Construction

HMRC steps up enforcement of VAT domestic reverse charge for UK construction

Construction businesses and supply chains face severe consequences for non-compliance as HMRC activity intensifies