Insights: Helen Cox

14 December 2020 The UK Government is considering recommendations that have been made to reform Capital Gains Tax (CGT).  The recommendations were made in a report last month by the government appointed Office of Tax Simplification.  We reported in July and November that trustees should consider taking a number of steps in view of possible […]

On 13 July the Chancellor wrote to the Office of Tax simplification requesting that it reviews capital gains tax and those elements of corporation tax that relate to chargeable gains.  This is not an unexpected development and it follows closely a consultation in respect of proposed inheritance tax reform. The rate of CGT for higher […]

The Good? With the economic impact of COVID-19 likely to be felt for many months (and perhaps years) to come, companies may look to alternative methods of remuneration as a way to incentivise key members of staff.  Share schemes offer an efficient way of rewarding employees without companies having to make cash payments, and with […]

As a result of Covid-19, extensive travel restrictions have been imposed globally and individuals everywhere are being told to self-isolate at home. For some of our clients, this may have an impact on their UK residence days for the current tax year under the UK statutory residence test. The UK uses the statutory residence test […]

Covid-19 dominated much of the 2020 Budget from Chancellor Rishi Sunak yet there were some notable tax changes and constants that have been highlighted by our Private Wealth Group

In the first of a new series in the Tax Journal, examining tax issues during the lifecycle of a business, Helen Cox and Gemma Grunewald examine the tax issues to be considered when founding a business.

Fladgate is delighted to announce the appointment of Tax Partner Helen Cox, who joins from Mishcon de Reya. Fladgate welcomes Helen to the Private Client team; she has a broad tax practice which encompasses advising on personal and corporate tax matters, both UK and international. Helen has a wealth of experience of working with entrepreneurs, […]