LISTEN AGAIN TO OUR IR35 WEBINAR
Listen to our webinar for contractors. Here we explain the new IR35 rules and provide advice and information to help you prepare.
HOW DOES AN UMBRELLA COMPANY WORK?
In this article, we look at how to decide if Umbrella contracting is right for you.
INSIDE IR35? WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?
Here we help you understand your options in the event that an assignment is classed as inside IR35.
UMBRELLA WORKING & COMPLIANCE
Working as an Umbrella contractor is relatively straight-forward, but there are a number of compliance issues you should be aware of.
WHY JOIN AN UMBRELLA COMPANY?
If you are affected by the off-payroll reforms and need to look at switching to an Umbrella company, we are here to help you understand what’s involved and how it works.
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE GUIDE TO UMBRELLA CONTRACTING
If you would like to explore working as an Umbrella contractor, please download our helpful guide which explains everything you need to know about this working option.
Annual Christmas Party Expenses for Contractors
As we are now weeks away from Christmas, and the holiday season is in full swing, we cover the most common queries about festive and annual event deductible expenses. Annual Christmas party as deductible expenses Your limited company can claim its festive or annual party as deductible expenses for corporation tax purposes. The cost…
What is classified as ‘goods’ when determining if you are a limited cost business after 1 April 2017?
One of the most frequently asked questions from our clients on the VAT flat rate change for a limited cost business is: “what is counted as ‘goods’ when determining if they need to use the higher rate of 16.5%?” According to HMRC guidance, ‘goods’ are movable items or materials exclusively used in your limited cost…
HMRC wins first IR35 case in seven years against former BBC presenter Christa Ackroyd
Former BBC presenter, Christa Ackroyd has lost her legal battle with HMRC and is now facing a fine of £419,151 in outstanding income tax and national insurance contributions covering tax years: 2006/07 to 2012/13. This ruling made by the first tier tribunal (FTT) was based on the judgement that despite Ackroyd working through a PSC…
AWR (AGENCY WORKER REGULATIONS) EXPLAINED
If you are affected by off-payroll reforms and are considering alternatives such as Umbrella employment, it’s helpful to understand AWR.
Contractor pay rates see sharp inflation
Across the UK, contractors and temporary staff are receiving notably higher pay rates. The REC disclosed that the steepest inflation in contractor pay rates recorded was in London. However, across the board, wages were continuing to rise, extending this trend to 62 months. Contractor pay rates accelerating at an exceptional rate REC director of…
How the introduction of the new 16.5% VAT flat rate could affect contractors from April 2017
‘Effective from 1 April 2017, The VAT flat rate scheme (FRS) for businesses with limited cost is set to increase to 16.5% from their current rate, based on defined criteria for a limited cost trader.’ What is a Limited Cost Traders? According to HMRC guidance, a limited cost trader will be defined as one whose…