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Taxing End-of-Contract Compensation in Spain: Courts vs Tax Authorities

In 2019, the Spanish Supreme Court recognised professional athletes' right to end-of-contract compensation under Article 49.1.c) of the Workers' Statute, ending years of inconsist…
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Sports, Athlete Welfare, Blogs, Commercial, Articles, Tax Law, Penningtons Manches

The Lifecycle Of An International Athlete - Navigating The UK Property Market

As part of our series for international athletes and their advisers, residential property expert Lee Greaves explores t…
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Sports, Football, Articles, Tax Law

Changes to the tax treatment of agent payments in football in the Netherlands

This article discusses recent changes in the tax regime in Netherlands where intermediary fees paid by clubs to agents…
Sports, Football, Articles, Tax Law

Sprinkling of gold dust: Tax implications of Bryan Robson’s ambassador agreements

Bryan Robson, a former footballer who needs no introduction, established a personal services company, Bryan Robson Limi…
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Cricket, Sports, Blogs, Contract, Dispute Resolution , Employment, Articles, Tax Law, Littleton Chambers

Part-time officials, full-time implications – Analysis of the HMRC v PGMOL cases

In September the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs v Profes…
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Tax on transfers to Spanish clubs: Supreme Court ruling in Neymar & James Rodríguez cases

Spanish Supreme Court has answered to the appeals filed by the Brazilian football club Santos Futebol Clube[1] and the…
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Football, Articles, Regulation & Governance, Tax Law

What do footballers moving to Italy in 2024 need to know about structuring their taxes (Part 2)

Sportspersons moving to Italy in 2024 and becoming tax resident will now need explore new tax options following the rep…
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Football, Articles, Regulation & Governance, Tax Law

Tax changes for elite athletes presently in Italy: What you need to know (Part 1)

This article provides a helpful guide to the recent changes to the Italian tax regime that directly impacts the taxatio…
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What clubs, players & agents need to know about HMRC’s new guidance on football agents’ fees and dual representation

This article examines HMRC’s new guidance of 13 May 2024 entitled Help with Football Agents’ Fees and Dual Represe…
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Why tax issues may have influenced Henderson’s move to Ajax and what other players can learn

This article examines the tax incentives that may have encouraged Henderson to choose to move to Ajax over returning to…
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How overseas sports stars are taxed in the UK

With the recent men’s and women’s football World Cups complete, the wait for the next tournament has begun. Tournaments…
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Italian Revenue Agency scores again on the tax treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo's image rights income

The Second Instance Tax Court of Piedmont issued its judgment no. 219 of 15 May 2023 (“Decision”) regarding the tax tre…

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