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M&A update for Q3 2026

Deals Dispatch

Understand the latest trends, valuations and transaction activity shaping the UK technology M&A market.

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VAT and online marketplaces
From October 2027, marketplaces will become responsible for collecting and accounting for VAT on certain sales made by UK-established businesses.
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Purchasing property – should you use a company?
A brief summary of the tax implications of the different ways to structure ownership of a residential property to mitigate your tax liability.
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Has your business outgrown its finance function?
Discover the signs, common challenges and practical steps to support growth with confidence.
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Acquisition: HiveHR Limited
Crowe provided financial due diligence on the acquisition of HiveHR Limited.
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Victoria Oil & Gas: holding company VAT recovery principles reinforced
The recent Victoria Oil & Gas plc v HMRC decision provides a useful reminder of the principles governing VAT recovery by holding companies.
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Malaysia’s e-Invoicing regime
Malaysia's e-Invoicing rollout affects businesses based on turnover thresholds, requiring timely preparation for compliance.
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VAT implications for digital training and events
Discover the VAT implications of online training, webinars and virtual events, including ESS rules, EU changes and overseas VAT obligations.
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Accounting vs commercial balance sheets: key differences
Understand how accounting and commercial balance sheets differ, and what this means for business value, financial distress and informed M&A decisions.
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Choosing the right corporate tax compliance provider
Compliance is essential, but for larger businesses, it should not be seen as a narrow annual process focused only on preparing and filing returns.
ipad and pen with graphs
VAT and online marketplaces
From October 2027, marketplaces will become responsible for collecting and accounting for VAT on certain sales made by UK-established businesses.
windows inside building
Purchasing property – should you use a company?
A brief summary of the tax implications of the different ways to structure ownership of a residential property to mitigate your tax liability.
A man working on computer at night
Has your business outgrown its finance function?
Discover the signs, common challenges and practical steps to support growth with confidence.
Typing on laptop
Acquisition: HiveHR Limited
Crowe provided financial due diligence on the acquisition of HiveHR Limited.
Office building close up
Victoria Oil & Gas: holding company VAT recovery principles reinforced
The recent Victoria Oil & Gas plc v HMRC decision provides a useful reminder of the principles governing VAT recovery by holding companies.
People walking
Malaysia’s e-Invoicing regime
Malaysia's e-Invoicing rollout affects businesses based on turnover thresholds, requiring timely preparation for compliance.
People-working-in-open-area-on-laptops
VAT implications for digital training and events
Discover the VAT implications of online training, webinars and virtual events, including ESS rules, EU changes and overseas VAT obligations.
People-looking-at-computer-graphs
Accounting vs commercial balance sheets: key differences
Understand how accounting and commercial balance sheets differ, and what this means for business value, financial distress and informed M&A decisions.
People in the office
Choosing the right corporate tax compliance provider
Compliance is essential, but for larger businesses, it should not be seen as a narrow annual process focused only on preparing and filing returns.

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Whether you're acquiring your first business or refining an established acquisition strategy, understanding each stage of the M&A lifecycle is critical to deal success. This six-part series takes buyers through every phase of the acquisition journey, from identifying potential targets and conducting due diligence to valuation, deal completion and post-acquisition integration.

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Charities SORP 2026 training
Our upcoming session will focus on practical application, bringing the requirements to life through a range of case studies and worked examples.
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Innovation tax reliefs
Exploring how your business can identify available opportunities, manage compliance risks and align its R&D activities.
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Charities SORP 2026 training
Our upcoming session will focus on practical application, bringing the requirements to life through a range of case studies and worked examples.
Bolts-and-Nuts
Innovation tax reliefs
Exploring how your business can identify available opportunities, manage compliance risks and align its R&D activities.

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