Operating an ecommerce platform in the UK - the rules and regulations
When operating an e-commerce platform in the UK, there are certain rules and regulations that must be complied with. This guidance note provides a high level summary of the key principles
26 June 2019
Optimising The Procurement Process For Authorities and Utilities
Burges Salmon, has supported the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), in publishing its guide recommending how to make procurement processes more effective and efficient.
10 April 2019
Online traders and ODR
After a number of delays, the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform will be live for consumers and traders from Monday 15 February 2016.
10 February 2016
Online CPDcast course on Penalty Clauses in SPA agreements
Dispute Resolution specialists from leading UK law firm Burges Salmon have contributed to a podcast for online 'Continuing Professional Development' CPD training course, CPDcast.
14 March 2014
Private rented sector Energy Efficiency Regulations made
As anticipated in our earlier report, the regulations which will outlaw letting property with less than an E rated Energy Performance Certificate have now been made.
22 April 2015
Online advertising in collaboration with social media influencers and celebrities
The CMA has announced that it has secured formal commitments from 16 celebrities with significant social media presence in the UK, that they will be clearer when advertising products and services.
23 January 2019
Regulatory references: making informed decisions on recruitment
In September 2016 the PRA and FCA published a final set of rules on regulatory references, following a consultation launched in October 2015. The new rules come into force on 7 March 2017.
14 October 2016
ATED late filing penalties: cause for celebration?
This article summarises the ATED rules and reviews a recent First-tier Tax Tribunal decision that clarifies HMRC’s ability to impose daily late filing penalties
17 November 2020
Is HMRC's new draft Charter an improvement?
HMRC’s new draft Charter has some encouraging additions but a few concerning omissions will hopefully be amended before it is finalised
09 April 2020
The UK Trusts Register – Where are we now?
HMRC have released the draft regulations implementing the 5th MLD changes to the UK Trusts Register. Our Tax Team examines the scope of these changes
27 July 2020
The Overseas Entities Register for UK Property: What you should know
We undertake a detailed technical analysis of the reporting requirements that Overseas Entities holding UK property will shortly need to comply with
29 March 2022
An overview of tax considerations for non-UK residents purchasing UK residential property
The purchase, ownership and sale of UK residential property by non-UK residents can result in complex UK tax considerations, which we explore in this article
04 April 2022