Non-compliant umbrella companies may be “named and shamed”
Chris Bryce, the new CEO of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), has said that the body may “name and shame” non-compliant umbrella companies. With the FCSA looking to…
Are inside-IR35 contractors able to work via limited companies?
IR35 reforms came into force in the private sector nearly a year ago now and, with contractors and businesses hopefully more familiar with the rules, HMRC is expected to bring…
Candidate shortages push temporary worker billings up
An analysis of UK jobs market figures by KPMG and REC has shown a significant increase in temporary worker billings over recent months. The UK Report on Jobs covering January…
Construction contractors urged to be cautious amid insolvencies
As the number of construction firms collapsing in the UK rises, contractors in the industry are being warned to be cautious when taking on new jobs. The Insolvency Service reported…
Job security the main concern for freelance and temp workers
According to a survey from recruiting agency software company Bullhorn, close to two-thirds of temporary and freelance workers say they have considered moving to different types of work, with job…
MTD ITSA: Criteria and dates for the new self-assessment system
Last week we discussed the details of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA), the new rules governing self-assessment tax returns which will apply to all landlords and…
MTD ITSA: Getting ready for the new tax regime
From April 2024, landlords and self-employed workers that earn qualifying income of more than £10,000 per year will have to deal with a new system for reporting their income tax.…
Majority of UK employees planning to start their own business
According to a new survey, conducted by cloud accounting software provider FreeAgent and reported by City A.M., two out of three UK employees plan to start their own business at…
Self-employed not making sufficient pension savings, study claims
A new study has found that a majority of self-employed individuals in the UK have not made sufficient savings towards their pension for their time in life. The study, conducted…
IR35 charges for government departments prompt calls for clarity
Tax bills over incorrect IR35 status determinations have recently been handed out to two government departments, prompting calls from the contractor industry for greater clarity regarding the rules. The departments…