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VAT for browser-based game developers selling directly to consumers

Direct-to-consumer browser games are opening up new routes to market for developers, but international tax compliance can quickly become complex. Here’s where the main VAT and sales tax risks sit.

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Business Asset Disposal Relief: what SMEs need to know now that the rate has settled at 18%

Business Asset Disposal Relief now sits at 18% for all disposals from 6 April 2026. See who qualifies and how it compares to a dividend distribution.

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What are the best options for extracting money from your company?

Finding the right way to extract money from your private company can be a complex matter. We look at the best options for extracting money.

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Cosmetic procedure or medical care?

Understand the critical VAT distinctions between cosmetic treatments and medical care, and how misclassification can lead to significant financial consequences with HMRC.

Company valuation changes in times of uncertainty 2025-2026

Here, we take a look at the evolving challenges that have faced the UK M&A market in recent history, and a forward-looking view over the next 18 months.

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Academy Trust Handbook updates

Get acquainted with the latest amendments in the Academy Trust Handbook 2026. This year’s changes are more substantial than in recent years, with greater emphasis placed on inclusion, financial oversight, procurement, senior pay, going concern reporting and transparency across multi-academy trusts.

Chat VAT - Answering your VAT FAQs

Let's chat VAT - despite VAT being around for 50 years, many business owners are still confused about their VAT obligations. In this rolling series we consider some of our regular VAT queries and provide the answers to those frequently asked VAT questions. Read here about a current e-invoicing consultation.

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How to prepare for the end of the FHL scheme

The FHL tax regime ended in April 2025. See what changed, what reliefs were lost, and the key questions landlords are asking now.

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Is Buy Now Pay Later good for retailers?

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) may help retailers increase basket size and reduce checkout friction, but the commercial picture is more complicated once returns, fees and regulation are factored in.

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What do US buyers need to consider when acquiring UK businesses?

US buyers are increasingly looking to the UK for high-quality acquisition opportunities, but cross-border deals can lose momentum when expectations, processes and cultural norms differ. Our latest article explores what US acquirers need to understand before buying a UK business, and how the right advice can help keep deals moving.

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VAT on prize draw tickets

HMRC is writing to businesses about VAT on prize draw tickets. Find out why the free entry route matters and what to do if you've received a letter.

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Leaving the UK to work overseas: Income tax and social security

This insight provides a general overview of the UK income tax and social security implications for an individual leaving the UK to work overseas. Find out how best you should prepare and how Price Bailey can assist you if you are planning on working overseas.

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