
10 June 2026Publication
VAT Insights – June 2026
A round up of the Simmons & Simmons insights on VAT developments over the last month.
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10 June 2026Publication
A round up of the Simmons & Simmons insights on VAT developments over the last month.
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09 June 2026 Publication
HMRC may not limit VAT grouping to the UK branch of an overseas entity

05 June 2026 Publication
Luxembourg’s new law of 18 May 2026 introduces the option to defer payment of the minimum share capital for SARLs, offering greater flexibility at incorporation
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04 June 2026 Publication
The Financial Services and Markets Bill (the FSM Bill) was introduced in the House of Lords and published alongside its Explanatory Notes.

03 June 2026 Publication
The EUPTD should have been transposed into German law by 7 June 2026. However, no corresponding implementing legislation has been introduced to date.