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A-UK FTA Utilisation Series – 06 September 2023
AU-UKFTA Utilisation Series – SMEs Professional Services | 6th September Courtney Gleeson, Principal Lawyer of Sheltons Group Legal, joined the panel on Wednesday 06 September at the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) Utilisation Series focused on SMEs-Professional Services, organised by Australia-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce. The event was an opportunity for insightful discussions, valuable […] 11th September 2023 Read more >
Corporate compliance in Australia: a legal perspective
Sheltons Group Legal – an Australian law firm based in London Entering the Australian market is a different ballgame – when you compare the corporate requirements of your head office or company location to that of Australia, there are likely to be considerable differences in how a company is required to operate! Australian company law […] 7th August 2023 Read more >
‘Casual’ & ‘ongoing’ employment: the Australian distinction
Sheltons Group Legal – an Australian law firm based in London Under recently introduced legislation, ‘casual’ employees in Australia have been granted a right to request the conversion of their employment to an ‘ongoing’ or permanent position – subject to certain criteria. This enables employees to take advantage of more extensive entitlements that have previously […] 24th July 2023 Read more >
Australia increases national minimum wage
Sheltons Group Legal – an Australian law firm based in London The Australian Fair Work Commission has determined there will be Australia-wide increases to the national minimum wage as well as to Modern Award minimum wages. The increases take effect from 1 July 2023. Each year, the Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’) makes an order that […] 4th July 2023 Read more >
Commercial agreements & arrangements in Australia
Sheltons Group Legal – an Australian law firm based in London Is your business about to enter into an agreement or contract governed by Australian law? It is really imperative that you are aware of the key terms and obligations that you’re committing to – and that you understand if what you are agreeing to […] 26th June 2023 Read more >
Director resignations in Australia: has a director legally left their post?
Sheltons Group Legal – an Australian law firm based in London Until recent legislative changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), a director’s resignation was taken to be effective from the date confirmed in a relevant resolution, or simply when the director provided written notice of their resignation. The ‘date of effect’ might not be […] 15th June 2023 Read more >
The tax implications of selling Australian residential property whilst resident of the UK
It is now more important than ever to carefully consider tax implications when disposing of Australian residential property (real estate) as a foreign resident. Over the last 6 years Australia has introduced new capital gains tax rules for foreign residents. In this article, we consider the potential tax consequences of selling Australian residential property as […] 9th March 2023 Read more >
Moving to the UK and renting your property in Australia
Are you moving to the UK and renting out your property in Australia? Below we have covered some popular Australian and UK tax issues and questions that arise when becoming a non-resident landlord of Australia. Will I be taxed on my Australian rental income in Australia? Non-residents of Australia are generally taxed on income derived […] 20th October 2022 Read more >
UK and Singapore – tax filing for British citizens in Singapore
If you’re a British Citizen in Singapore, you may still be required to file a UK tax return as well as a Singapore tax return, even if you’re considered non-resident in the UK for tax purposes. Filing UK taxes from Singapore can be confusing. In this blog, our Tax Manager, Christian Iles, answers the most […] 20th October 2022 Read more >
A comparison of the UK and Danish personal tax system
When moving between the UK and Denmark, it is important to be aware of the differences that each jurisdiction imposes on areas of personal taxation. Failing to comply with the relevant procedures and local tax legislation could leave individuals with a series of penalties. The table below highlights a list of arguably the most important […] 26th September 2022 Read more >
Moving to Denmark and renting your property in the UK
Are you moving to Denmark and renting out your UK property? If so, you will be classified as a ‘non-resident landlord’ by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Below we have covered some of the popular UK and Danish tax issues and questions that arise when becoming a non-resident landlord in Denmark. How do I stop […] 26th September 2022 Read more >
Moving to Singapore and renting your property in the UK
Are you moving to Singapore and renting out your UK property? If so, you will be classified as a ‘non-resident landlord’ by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Below we have covered some of the popular UK and Singaporean tax issues and questions that arise when becoming a non-resident landlord in Singapore: How do I stop […] 31st August 2022 Read more >
10 ways you can reduce your tax liability as a UK resident taxpayer
10 ways you can reduce your tax liability as a UK resident taxpayer 1.Take advantage of pension schemes – Pension contributions made through your employment can be deducted from your pay before your wages are taxed (under the net pay arrangement). Alternatively, the government will top-up your pension at the basic rate (20%), commonly known […] 30th August 2022 Read more >
A comparison of the UK and Singapore personal tax system
When moving between the UK and Singapore, it is important to be aware of the differences that each jurisdiction imposes on areas of personal taxation. Failing to comply with the relevant procedures and local tax legislation could leave individuals with a series of penalties. The table below highlights a list of arguably the most important […] 24th August 2022 Read more >
Moving to Australia and renting your property in the UK
Are you moving to Australia and renting out your UK property? If so, you will be classified as a ‘non-resident landlord’ by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Below we have covered some of the popular UK tax issues and questions that arise when becoming a non-resident landlord: How do I stop my estate agent or […] 20th July 2022 Read more >
A comparison of the UK and Australian personal tax system
When moving between the UK and Australia, it is important to be aware of the differences that each jurisdiction imposes on areas of personal taxation. Failing to comply with the relevant procedures and local tax legislation could leave individuals with a series of penalties. The table below highlights a list of arguably the most important […] 20th July 2022 Read more >
Free webinar ‘A Business Abroad: An Australian Journey’
Are you considering expanding your business to Australia? Join our free webinar on Tuesday 31 July at 10am for a review of the questions you should be asking yourself. Your expert speakers Richard Harper, now the owner of Keyway Trade Services in Sydney, shares his decades of experience in Australia with UKTI/Department for International Trade […] 15th January 2021 Read more >