UK simplifies R&D incentives and TP rules to boost digital activities

Danish Mehboob

December 03 2021

The UK is legislating a series of tax simplifications to boost its digital economy

The UK government is making a series of tax simplifications to make its tax environment more competitive. The changes align with the 2023 timeline for the OECD’s global tax reform, a move that limits tax competition.

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Danish Mehboob

Senior Reporter ITR

Danish reports on all matters of direct tax and BEPS. He covers a range of tax issues in these areas and what multinationals are doing to manage the tax burdens. Danish also specialises in tax technology and data management.

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