Publications

VAT treatment of overage payments in the property sector

HMRC guidance in relation to the VAT treatment of overage payments may affect your property sale.

Why your EBITDA is about to change in 2026

With the amended FRS 102 accounting standard effective from 1 January 2026, many companies will see a noticeable shift in EBITDA.

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Understanding the first-year audit process

How we guide businesses through their first audit by managing their risks and supporting their goals.

Rolling the dice on VAT: why in-game currency isn’t legal tender

If in-game currency is bought with real money, then resold for real money, is VAT due on those sales? A 2025 case addressed this.

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Major changes for cross-border VAT groups

Businesses with cross-border VAT groups should review their structures urgently, so the group (or part of it) is not at risk of disassembly.

Hotel La Tour: a key decision on fundraising-related input VAT

For property and hospitality businesses, the Supreme Court decision in Hotel La Tour raises understanding of fundraising-related input VAT.

The Moment – December 2025

At BKL, we know that life is built on moments: decisions, opportunities, changes that...

Airline Placement v HMRC: VAT and training for pilots

The First Tier Tribunal’s (FTT’s) judgement in Airline Placement Limited v HMRC [2025] UKFTT 894 (TC) comprised several decisions which make the case interesting from a procedural VAT point of view.

Autumn Budget 2025: changes for businesses and investors

Several changes in Autumn Budget 2025 will have major implications for business owners looking...

Focusing on employee experiences in 2026

For organisations and leaders who are keen to improve their employees’ experiences in 2026,...

New Year, New Accounting: your practical roadmap for new FRS 102

Major changes to compliance for UK businesses are almost here. With the amended FRS...

HMRC to review long-standing Partial Exemption Special Methods: what businesses need to know

In November 2025, HMRC revealed that VAT partial exemption special methods (PESMs) that are ten years or older will be subject to review.