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What is a discretionary trust?

What is a discretionary trust?

A trust is an obligation that binds a trustee, an individual or a company, to deal with assets such as land, money and shares and which form part of the trust. The person who places assets into a trust is known as a settlor and the trust is for the benefit of one or...
Changes to rates of tax on carried interest

Changes to rates of tax on carried interest

The 18% and 28% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates currently applied to carried interest gains remain unchanged for the current tax year. This charge applies to individuals who provide investment management services to funds and receive carried interest on which they...
Applying for business start-up loans

Applying for business start-up loans

Securing funding for a new startup is one of the most critical steps in ensuring the success of a business venture. However, obtaining financing can often be challenging. For instance, traditional bank loans may not always be an option, or they might require security...
Car and van fuel benefit charges from 6 April 2025

Car and van fuel benefit charges from 6 April 2025

The vehicle benefit charges for 2024-25 were announced at Autumn Budget 2024. The government will introduce legislation by statutory instrument in December 2024 to ensure the changes are reflected in tax codes for tax year 2025-26. Where employees are provided with...
Close company anti-avoidance measure

Close company anti-avoidance measure

As part of the Autumn 2024 Budget measures, the government introduced new anti-avoidance provisions to prevent the abuse of the existing close company anti-avoidance rule. The measure will have effect for any tax avoidance arrangements falling within the scope of the...