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Is a Trading Subsidiary Right for Your Charity?

For most charities, generating income is key to achieving their mission. Donations and grants help, but trading can provide extra funds. A trading subsidiary might be a good way to…

Navigating the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Key Insights for Businesses

In an era of increasing global interdependence, the European Union (EU) has implemented a robust regulatory framework to address competitive distortions caused by foreign subsidies. The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation…

Is Your UK SME Multinational Prepared for Transfer Pricing? Here’s Why You Should Act Now

For CEOs and CFOs of UK multinational SMEs without a Transfer Pricing (TP) policy in place, now is the time to consider the implications. As regulatory oversight tightens, particularly with…

What you need to know about the abolition of the Non-Domicile regime following the Autumn Budget

From April 2025, the current tax system for non-UK domiciled individuals will be abolished. This will be replaced by a residency-based system which will tax individuals on their worldwide income…

DAC7: A New Era for Digital Platforms and Tax Reporting Compliance

As the digital economy continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, regulatory bodies are stepping up efforts to ensure tax compliance across borders. One of the most significant regulatory developments…

DORA’s impact for UK Financial companies and Information Computing Technology Providers (ICT): Part two

What is the UK approach? In response to the evolving cyber threat landscape and in parallel with EU efforts, the UK has been fortifying its own regulatory framework around the…

DORA’s impact for UK Financial companies and Information Computing Technology Providers (ICT): Part one

Vital to know DORA will apply from 17th January 2025 It is directly applicable to financial sector entities listed in Article 2 (1) (a)-(t) of DORA. This includes almost all types…

Is your global tax function keeping up with international tax requirements?

So, your company is expanding into new markets, and you’re faced with a raft of changing tax regulations. Sound familiar? Managing international taxation is a constant challenge for multinational companies.…

Transfer pricing part two: the costs and the benefits

Continuing this series from part one, which can be found here. Cost Analysis Direct costs include consulting fees, technology investments, and training expenses. These are the upfront costs associated with…

Transfer pricing part one: navigating the intricacies

In the complex landscape of global business, transfer pricing has become a critical concern for multinational enterprises (MNEs). It’s more than just adhering to regulations; transfer pricing plays a vital…

The Executives’ guide to Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

1. Introduction In today’s fast-changing world of making things, ‘going digital’ is an important consideration for companies. This transformation is not just a trendy term; for many it’s a ‘must-do’…

Strategic Insights for Manufacturing Excellence – Putting People Processes and Technology First

Someone once asked me what strategic insights could I offer to help guide the long-term direction of their manufacturing company? To guide the long-term direction of a manufacturing company, it’s…

Embracing Business & Organisational Change

To understand the need to embrace change it is first necessary for an organisation’s leadership to establish and own the need for change. Possible/likely examples of need are: Current processes…

Unleashing Leadership Potential: Navigating Business Transformation with the 4 Styles

In the dynamic landscape of business transformation, effective leadership is the linchpin that propels organisations towards success. Leaders who understand and adopt different styles can guide their teams through change…

2024 Predictions for Digital Assets

2024 is predicted to be a pivotal year for prominent Crypto and Digital Assets firms with mainstream product offerings. With the backdrop of evolving developments and dynamics in the cryptocurrency…

HMRC updates CEST tool for IR35 determinations

HMRC has rolled out an updated Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool which took effect from 2nd October 2023. What is CEST? CEST is HMRC’s free IR35 tool that…

FCA warns about common issues with crypto marketing

Written by Grace Aimilie Du’Arte-Dulaine and paralegal Holly Joseph. This week, the FCA has identified three common concerns with cryptoasset financial promotions: 1. Promotions claiming the safety, security or ease…

Bridging the Gap between IT and OT for Smart Manufacturing

In the dynamic landscape of modern manufacturing, a revolution is underway as Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) converge, redefining the way organisations operate. The convergence of these traditionally…

The Future of Factories: AI Revolutionising Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly revolutionising the manufacturing industry, enabling machines to perform humanlike tasks and transforming factories and manufacturing processes. This comprehensive article explores the current solutions being implemented,…

Are you a UK VAT-registered charity or not-for-profit organisation? If so, are you claiming back all the VAT you are entitled to?

It’s easy to miss out on reclaiming VAT on your purchases. Here are some common issues: Partial Exemption Calculations: Charities often have business activities where they apply VAT and non-business…

What are the challenges of recovering VAT for non-VAT registered UK charities?

UK VAT poses big problems for UK charities not registered for VAT. Unlike VAT-registered businesses, they cannot directly reclaim VAT on purchases. In this article, we explore the main difficulties…

Are you overpaying in foreign VAT to overseas suppliers?

Many medium to large multinational corporations in the UK encounter a specific challenge: the inadvertent overpayment of foreign VAT to overseas suppliers. In this article, we delve into the issues…

Can your non-business organisation claim back VAT?

In some instances, you can! You might be eligible to get a refund on the VAT you’ve paid through a government scheme. In this blog, we’ll provide you with the…

Are you struggling to get VAT refunds from uncooperative UK suppliers?

If your business is outside the UK and you’ve purchased goods from UK suppliers charging 20% VAT, you might be frustrated when they refuse to invoice you VAT-free. Even if…

Technology Build for Smart Factories

In an era where technology is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, manufacturing plants stand at the forefront of innovation. The integration of advanced IT infrastructure and systems has become…

Systems & Controls in Owner Managed Business & Small Medium Enterprises – Maturing models

The UK has many many fantastically successful Small & Medium Enterprises (‘SME’s) and Owner Managed Businesses. Despite this however, there does come a time where external support is often needed,…

Strategies for an aging workforce

What are the driving factors? Recently published 2022 statistics show that the average age of workers in manufacturing, supply chain and warehousing in the UK is 42.6, and the proportion…

Global Supply Chains & the Race to Reshore It sounds great but where to start …

The combined challenges of COVID and BREXIT have shown just how complex supply chains have become. Low labour cost countries are becoming increasingly expensive when the cost of logistics and…

6 ENGAGEMENT PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS IN TRANSFORMATION

A proven approach to smooth the delivery of transformation across an organisation is to have a structured engagement with the wider team. In my experience there are 6 core principles…

The Importance of Strong Governance in Family-Owned Businesses – Seminar

We recently hosted the final seminar in our Family Owned Business series. In this session, we considered the importance of having a strong governance process across all aspects of your…

An innovative approach to help you introduce a Non Executive Director on to your Board

gunnercooke have launched an innovative approach to the Non Executive Director market. Branded NEDplus, it combines the unique strengths of the wider gunnercooke firm, delivering relevant support and advice to…

Keeping the Great in Great British Manufacturing

Sometimes an industry faced with unique challenges needs to establish an ambitious vision to reinvent itself for the future, in particular, Keeping the Great in Great British Manufacturing. Here, I share…

6 essential elements for successful transformations

Over the years, you get a sense of what ‘good looks like’ and a ‘nose’ for spotting things that just don’t feel right! How is this applicable to Transformations? Well,…

9 ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION PLAN

During periods of change, communication is key to ensure that you can take the people on the change journey. The following 9 elements should be considered when pulling together a…

Management Consultancy Redefined

Management Consulting Definition According to Wikipedia, “management consulting is the practice of helping organisations to improve their performance, operating primarily through the analysis of existing organizational problems and the development of…

Building a Winning Mentality in Your Business

To build a winning mentality in your business, the best vision and strategies are the ones that you can easily bring to life. They are so clear that everyone can…

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Is a Trading Subsidiary Right for Your Charity?

Navigating the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Key Insights for Businesses

Is Your UK SME Multinational Prepared for Transfer Pricing? Here’s Why You Should Act Now

What you need to know about the abolition of the Non-Domicile regime following the Autumn Budget

DAC7: A New Era for Digital Platforms and Tax Reporting Compliance

DORA’s impact for UK Financial companies and Information Computing Technology Providers (ICT): Part two

DORA’s impact for UK Financial companies and Information Computing Technology Providers (ICT): Part one

Is your global tax function keeping up with international tax requirements?

Transfer pricing part two: the costs and the benefits

Transfer pricing part one: navigating the intricacies

The Executives’ guide to Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

Strategic Insights for Manufacturing Excellence – Putting People Processes and Technology First

Embracing Business & Organisational Change

Unleashing Leadership Potential: Navigating Business Transformation with the 4 Styles

2024 Predictions for Digital Assets

HMRC updates CEST tool for IR35 determinations

FCA warns about common issues with crypto marketing

Bridging the Gap between IT and OT for Smart Manufacturing

The Future of Factories: AI Revolutionising Manufacturing

Are you a UK VAT-registered charity or not-for-profit organisation? If so, are you claiming back all the VAT you are entitled to?

What are the challenges of recovering VAT for non-VAT registered UK charities?

Are you overpaying in foreign VAT to overseas suppliers?

Can your non-business organisation claim back VAT?

Are you struggling to get VAT refunds from uncooperative UK suppliers?

Technology Build for Smart Factories

Systems & Controls in Owner Managed Business & Small Medium Enterprises – Maturing models

Strategies for an aging workforce

Global Supply Chains & the Race to Reshore It sounds great but where to start …

6 ENGAGEMENT PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS IN TRANSFORMATION

The Importance of Strong Governance in Family-Owned Businesses – Seminar

An innovative approach to help you introduce a Non Executive Director on to your Board

Keeping the Great in Great British Manufacturing

6 essential elements for successful transformations

9 ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION PLAN

Management Consultancy Redefined

Building a Winning Mentality in Your Business