Overhaul of the UK’s tax regime for Non-Domicile: What you need to know
Until the 6th April 2025, the UK’s taxation of individuals who were non-doms was based on the concept of domicile, a legal term under English law referring to a person’s long-term permanent home. Non-doms could live in the UK while enjoying favourable tax treatment under the “remittance basis”. This treatment typically lasted for up to 15 years.
Independent school fees and VAT: Part 2: The changes in action
Autumn 2024 Budget: Key Changes and what is to be expected for future estate planning
Independent school fees and VAT
Since 2017, Labour has consistently discussed their desire to scrap the value added tax (VAT) exemption for private school fees. It has been a topic included in manifestos, statements and during the General Election campaign. When asked, Sir Keir Starmer confirmed he wished to scrap the tax benefit “as soon as it can be done”. Now Labour is in office what does this mean.?
Simrun Garcha promoted to Partner, as Ian Burman retakes the reins as Head of Department
STEP's Response to The Justice Committee’s Inquiry into the Probate Service Published 22nd January 2024
Laytons ETL promotes Alexandra Bartrope to Head of Private Client
Laytons ETL, the City of London-based international commercial law firm, has promoted Alexandra Bartrope to the position of head of private client. She takes over from Ian Burman, who established the team in 1989 and remains with the firm but has stepped back from management to focus on building his private client and charity practice.