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Employment and pensions

UK Employee Incentives Update | May 2025

Employment-related securities reporting obligations and recent employee tax developments

02/05/2025

Read time 2m

Tax

HMRC proceeds with its plans to modernise UK stamp duty on shares

A new single tax on securities is planned from 2027, replacing the current stamp duty and SDRT regimes

02/05/2025

Read time 3m

Tax

Catalonia tightens real estate taxation: new tax rates and restrictions for large holders

The Generalitat has approved significant tax changes that mainly affect real estate purchase and sale transactions

24/04/2025

Read time 4m

Workforce Solutions

UK Spring Statement 2025: tax anti-avoidance rules with criminal sanction target staffing supply chain

Users and suppliers of contingent workers can expect a more hostile HMRC in addition to proposed 'umbrella' legislation

22/04/2025

Read time 8m

Tax

Pillar 2 and M&A transactions: navigating the new Global Minimum Tax regime

This article, by Osborne Clarke partner Esther Villa, was adapted from an article first published in the International Tax Review...

16/04/2025

Read time 5m

Tax

HMRC's whistleblower reward scheme: what we know so far

In an article first published in Tax Journal (Issue 1703 on 4 April 2025), Jack Prytherch explains how the new...

15/04/2025

Read time 4m

Tax

Tax Liability Insurance opportunities: A Comprehensive Guide for businesses

Tax Liability insurance (TLI) is an increasingly popular tool for businesses seeking to mitigate uncertainties and potential liabilities associated with...

10/04/2025

Read time 5m

Real estate tax

CJEU rules that the sale of land can lead to 'VAT entrepreneurship' even if development outsourced

The decision has tax implications for individuals, developers and investors and underlines the need for clear agreements

08/04/2025

Read time 3m

Tax

UK Spring Statement 2025: chancellor's raft of tax measures signal ramping up of compliance activity

Closing the 'tax gap' remains a priority for the government and taxpayers can expect an increasingly aggressive HMRC

04/04/2025

Read time 4m

The Built Environment

Building Safety Levy delayed but rates confirmed by UK government

The levy's details and implications are the subject of much speculation and concern among UK-based developers

02/04/2025

Read time 3m

Mergers and acquisitions

Legal & Tax Framework of Share-for-Share Transactions in M&A

Navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions requires a keen understanding of various transaction structures. Among these, share-for-share transactions stand...

02/04/2025

Read time 10m

Tax

UK Spring Statement 2025 | What are the tax implications for employees selling shares on PISCES?

Policy paper explores the tax consequences of employees trading shares on the new PISCES exchange

28/03/2025

Read time 5m

Tax

UK Spring Statement 2025: what business tax measures were announced?

Chancellor announces measures to close the tax gap and support economic growth

27/03/2025

Read time 5m

Tax

The lease of dwellings can be classified as an economic activity under Spanish tax legislation

Requirements established in the corporate income tax law and the personal income tax law need to be met

21/03/2025

Read time 4m

Workforce Solutions

Big changes ahead for UK contingent workers with new laws looming and increased HMRC tax enforcement

Hirers, staffing companies and employment intermediaries will need to review business models amid government reforms

07/03/2025

Read time 13m

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Employment and pensions

UK Employee Incentives Update | May 2025

Employment-related securities reporting obligations and recent employee tax developments

02/05/2025

Read time 2m

Tax

HMRC proceeds with its plans to modernise UK stamp duty on shares

A new single tax on securities is planned from 2027, replacing the current stamp duty and SDRT regimes

02/05/2025

Read time 3m

Tax

Catalonia tightens real estate taxation: new tax rates and restrictions for large holders

The Generalitat has approved significant tax changes that mainly affect real estate purchase and sale transactions

24/04/2025

Read time 4m

Workforce Solutions

UK Spring Statement 2025: tax anti-avoidance rules with criminal sanction target staffing supply chain

Users and suppliers of contingent workers can expect a more hostile HMRC in addition to proposed 'umbrella' legislation

22/04/2025

Read time 8m

Tax

Pillar 2 and M&A transactions: navigating the new Global Minimum Tax regime

This article, by Osborne Clarke partner Esther Villa, was adapted from an article first published in the International Tax Review...

16/04/2025

Read time 5m

Tax

HMRC's whistleblower reward scheme: what we know so far

In an article first published in Tax Journal (Issue 1703 on 4 April 2025), Jack Prytherch explains how the new...

15/04/2025

Read time 4m

Tax

Tax Liability Insurance opportunities: A Comprehensive Guide for businesses

Tax Liability insurance (TLI) is an increasingly popular tool for businesses seeking to mitigate uncertainties and potential liabilities associated with...

10/04/2025

Read time 5m

Real estate tax

CJEU rules that the sale of land can lead to 'VAT entrepreneurship' even if development outsourced

The decision has tax implications for individuals, developers and investors and underlines the need for clear agreements

08/04/2025

Read time 3m

Tax

UK Spring Statement 2025: chancellor's raft of tax measures signal ramping up of compliance activity

Closing the 'tax gap' remains a priority for the government and taxpayers can expect an increasingly aggressive HMRC

04/04/2025

Read time 4m

The Built Environment

Building Safety Levy delayed but rates confirmed by UK government

The levy's details and implications are the subject of much speculation and concern among UK-based developers

02/04/2025

Read time 3m

Mergers and acquisitions

Legal & Tax Framework of Share-for-Share Transactions in M&A

Navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions requires a keen understanding of various transaction structures. Among these, share-for-share transactions stand...

02/04/2025

Read time 10m

Tax

UK Spring Statement 2025 | What are the tax implications for employees selling shares on PISCES?

Policy paper explores the tax consequences of employees trading shares on the new PISCES exchange

28/03/2025

Read time 5m

Tax

UK Spring Statement 2025: what business tax measures were announced?

Chancellor announces measures to close the tax gap and support economic growth

27/03/2025

Read time 5m

Tax

The lease of dwellings can be classified as an economic activity under Spanish tax legislation

Requirements established in the corporate income tax law and the personal income tax law need to be met

21/03/2025

Read time 4m

Workforce Solutions

Big changes ahead for UK contingent workers with new laws looming and increased HMRC tax enforcement

Hirers, staffing companies and employment intermediaries will need to review business models amid government reforms

07/03/2025

Read time 13m

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