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Companies risking unlawful deductions as IR35 approaches

February 26, 2021

Just weeks ahead of the new IR35 rules coming in, some companies and contractor agencies are seemingly persisting with the use of rules from the original legislation, creating a situation…

Construction industry reverse VAT charge part 2 – What will the impact be?

February 19, 2021

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As we mentioned in our previous piece on the reverse VAT charge, the implementation of the rules will have a serious impact throughout much of the construction industry. The greatest…

Construction industry reverse VAT charge part 1 – What are the new rules?

February 19, 2021

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From March 1st, the long-delayed reverse VAT charge will be introduced for the UK’s construction and building industry. The new rules will have a major impact on how VAT is…

Contractor questions on IR35 answered

February 5, 2021

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What is IR35?IR35, which is due to come into force for private sector companies from April 2021, is often inaccurately referred to as a tax. IR35 instead refers to a…

A 10-step guide to preparing for IR35

January 29, 2021

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With the IR35 private sector reforms now certain to go ahead this April, preparedness and advanced planning will be crucial throughout the contracting supply chain in ensuring a successful adaptation…

Non-compliant umbrella companies and how to spot them

January 22, 2021

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In recent years, certain companies promoting non-compliant freelancer solutions have wrongly begun marketing themselves as umbrella companies. For contractors lured into using them, this can lead to sizeable, back-dated bills,…

Survey: Half of contractors haven’t had IR35 status assessed

January 15, 2021

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According to a new survey of over 3,000 contractors from IR35 Shield, entitled IR35 Road Ahead, 52 per cent of contractors currently in work are yet to have their IR35…

APSCo launches new trade body for outsourcing providers

January 8, 2021

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Recruitment consultancy trade body the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has launched APSCo Outsource, a trade association for outsourcing providers. The new trade body will be headed by managing…

Number of UK self-employed falls by nearly half a million in 12 months

December 18, 2020

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The number of UK self-employed workers fell by 183,000 in the three months to October 2020, meaning that the UK has now seen a drop of 460,000 over the past…

Company directors remain wary, but vaccine news sees confidence surge

December 11, 2020

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According to the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) latest Confidence Tracker, the news that three COVID-19 vaccines have passed phase three trials, with one now approved for UK use, has lifted…

Companies risking unlawful deductions as IR35 approaches

Construction industry reverse VAT charge part 2 – What will the impact be?

Construction industry reverse VAT charge part 1 – What are the new rules?

Contractor questions on IR35 answered

A 10-step guide to preparing for IR35

Non-compliant umbrella companies and how to spot them

Survey: Half of contractors haven’t had IR35 status assessed

APSCo launches new trade body for outsourcing providers

Number of UK self-employed falls by nearly half a million in 12 months

Company directors remain wary, but vaccine news sees confidence surge

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