Budget announces tax exemption for employer sponsorship payments
30 Oct 2026
The government plans to exempt employer-paid sponsorship certificate fees and Immigration Skills Charge from Income Tax, for payments from 28 October 2026.
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30 Oct 2026
The government plans to exempt employer-paid sponsorship certificate fees and Immigration Skills Charge from Income Tax, for payments from 28 October 2026.
30 Oct 2026
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29 Oct 2026
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29 Oct 2026
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