One of the lesser-known routes to settle in the UK is via a long residence in the UK.

There are some significant British Nationality Law changes in the pipeline. These changes mean that more persons and South Africans will be able to qualify for British nationality!

People unfamiliar with UK visa application procedures are often surprised to hear that they need to contribute to the UK Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).

Many persons are surprised to find out that you do not need to be married to a British citizen or person settled in the UK to apply for a so-called ‘spouse visa’.

New VAT rules for building contractors and sub-contractors came into effect on 1 March 2021.

HMRC has confirmed that almost 1.8m couples across the UK have benefitted from the marriage allowance and are saving up to £252 a year.

The initial deadline for EU nationals to be resident in the UK and apply for pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (‘EUSS’) was 31 December 2020. However, the UK Government extended the deadline to apply under the EUSS, and this grace period ended on 30 June 2021.

HMRC has published its latest analysis of claims relating to the use of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in the period up to 30 June 2021.

Many persons are unsure what the term “Indefinite Leave to Remain” means when they take their first step to relocating to the UK.

If a company has stopped trading and has no other income then the company is usually classed as dormant for Corporation Tax purposes.

To make the provision of occupational pension arrangements a less turbulent affair, a new pension scheme format is currently being created.

The UK Government has announced that the current rate for the hotel quarantine will increase from 12 August 2021.

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is commonly collected on a person’s estate when they die but can also be payable during a person’s lifetime on certain trusts and gifts.

There are a number of reliefs available that can reduce liability to IHT if you inherit the estate of someone who has died. One of these reliefs is known as Business Relief.

A Form 17 declaration can only be made by spouses or civil partners that are living together and own property in unequal shares

A 32-year-old Croydon man was found guilty of tax fraud made through his book-keeping company Ramoo Associates UK Ltd.

The UK Immigration rules require that certain immigration routes must fulfil an English Language requirement.

(Partner Content) The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) commonly known as the furlough scheme extended until 30 September 2021.

(Partner Content) The UK Immigration rules require that certain immigration routes must fulfil an English Language requirement.

(Partner Content) Earlier this year, Breytenbachs announced to readers that the UK Home Office is planning to introduce a Student Graduate Visa route for overseas students in the UK. Breytenbachs is delighted to inform readers that the Graduate Immigration route has come into effect on 1 July 2021.

(Partner Content) The Let Property Campaign allows landlords who have undeclared income to disclose any outstanding liabilities to the tax authority.

(Partner Content) If you are an employee that needs to buy substantial equipment to use as part of your employment you may be able to claim tax relief.

(Partner Content) South Africans in the UK who are currently in the UK based on their EU citizenship should take note of the upcoming EU Settlement Scheme deadline.

(Partner Content) If you were born in Rhodesia, St Helena, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Australia, India (the list goes on) and have a United Kingdom connection, the chances are that you might have a claim to British Citizenship.

(Partner Content) Many South Africans dream of becoming a British citizen, but once they have their certificate of British citizenship, they are unsure whether they have to take any further steps. We have subsequently answered some of your frequently answered questions on receiving British citizenship.