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16 Jun 2025

Sopher + Co is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Live Wire Business Management UK

Sopher + Co is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of LiveWire Business Management, a well-established accounting practice in London.

04 Jun 2025

Upcoming P11D and MTD Changes

We want to keep you informed about upcoming changes to P11D submissions and Making Tax Digital (MTD) that may impact how you report and file your tax information. These changes are designed to streamline processes but may require adjustments in how you manage payroll and tax compliance.

22 Apr 2025

Sopher + Co: Celebrating 50 Years of Trust, Expertise & Financial Excellence

2025 marks a major milestone for Sopher + Co as we celebrate 50 years of helping entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals navigate complex commercial and financial environments across the UK and internationally. Our comprehensive service offering includes tax planning, audit, accountancy, private office services, business advisory and innovative technology solutions.

14 Apr 2025

Partner Announcement

At Sopher + Co, we have always prided ourselves on delivering personalised, strategic, and innovative financial solutions to entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). As we continue to grow and evolve, we are delighted to announce the promotion of three exceptional colleagues: James McLaughlin, Johan Mostert and Ali Ratansi to partners within our firm.

12 Mar 2025

Voluntary National Insurance Contributions Deadline - 5th April 2025: What You Need To Know

Voluntary National Insurance Contributions Deadline: 5th April 2025 What you need to know Individuals have until 5 April 2025 to make voluntary National Insurance (NI) contributions to cover gaps in their records between 2006 and 2016. This extension applies to those born after 5 April 1951 (men) or after 5 April 1953 (women).

15 Nov 2024

Autumn Budget - The highlights series (Article 6: UK Budget considerations for Americans)

In our last article of the series, Matthew Fox, Tax Director, highlights some key considerations for Americans residing in the UK following the UK Autumn Budget delivered last month:

13 Nov 2024

Autumn Budget – The highlights series by Sopher + Co (Article 5: Capital Gains Tax)

After months of speculation as to how high Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates could go, Rachel Reeves finally confirmed the new rates applicable for individuals in the Autumn Budget.

12 Nov 2024

Autumn Budget – The highlights series by Sopher + Co (Article 4: Inheritance Tax and Pensions)

In the Autumn Budget changes to Inheritance Tax and Pensions were announced. In this article Emma Cottrell, Tax Director highlights the updates.

06 Nov 2024

Autumn Budget – The highlights series by Sopher + Co (Article 3: Long Term UK Residence - Temporary Repatriation Facility)

Among the updates in the Autumn Budget delivered by Rachel Reeves was confirmation and additional detail on the Temporary Repatriation Facility (TRF), which allows unremitted foreign income and gains to be taxed at favourable rates in a 3 years window.

05 Nov 2024

Autumn Budget – The highlights series by Sopher + Co (Article 2 : Simplification of Overseas Workday Relief)

Overseas Workday Relief (OWD): Under the new FIG regime employees will be able to claim OWD for duties performed overseas for a longer period of up to four years of tax residence.  The real benefit of these new rules is that anyone who qualifies will be eligible for the relief regardless of their domicile status and the income does not have to be kept offshore.  This will be a welcome break from the need to track remittances and structure bank accounts, so funds are not mixed.

01 Nov 2024

Autumn Budget – The highlights series by Sopher + Co (Article 1: Foreign Income and Gains)

Among the Budget updates was confirmation and additional detail on the Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime, which provides tax relief on overseas income and gains for individuals’ first 4 years of UK tax residence.

24 Oct 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: What To Expect ?

As we approach the new government’s first Autumn Budget on 30th October, significant tax changes could be on the horizon. 

02 Oct 2024

Sopher + Co Named Among the 2024 Eprivateclient Top Accountancy Firms

We are thrilled to announce that Sopher + Co has been named one of the 2024 eprivateclient Top Accountancy Firms, as we continue our commitment to providing exceptional client service. We are honoured to be recognised among the industry’s leading UK tax advisory firms providing advice to domestic and international private clients, their businesses and their families.

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