No news is good news for shipping

By HeavyLiftPFI2017-03-09T00:00:00+00:00

March 9 - International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens says the UK Budget 2017 contained no unwelcome surprises for the shipping industry, and some good news for the offshore sector.

Moore Stephens tax partner, Sue Bill, said: "Improvements to the oil and gas regime include an extension to investment and cluster area allowances, and tax for late-life oil and gas assets. These are aimed at improving the attractiveness of the North Sea as an area for investment.

"There have been no changes to the shipping rules, in particular those within the UK tonnage tax regime or in the taxation of non-resident shipping companies. Overall, this is probably a case of no news being good news for the shipping sector."

www.moorestephens.co.uk

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