Working five days a week holed up at home is a real productivity killer, so here’s our round-up of some of the best coworking spaces England has to offer. Whether you need a quick collaboration or a little human interaction, there’s something here for every creative. The Greenhouse N16 – Newington Green, London Start…
Umbrella companies explained… in a nutshell. An umbrella company has two primary functions: To act as an employer for agency contractors, and To provide an efficient and accurate PAYE payroll service for agency contractors while ensuring those who are eligible to claim employment expenses remain compliant. This is the only business activity an…
Compliance has always been at the forefront of our agenda as well as giving referring agencies additional assurance. Therefore, we have decided to obtain Professional Passport accreditation – the largest and most recognised independent accreditation in the market. We are delighted to announce that we have achieved Professional Passport accreditation as an approved provider for…
There’s only one thing that tops acquiring the client of your dreams, and that’s retaining them. As Walt Disney famously said, “Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends,” so here are our favourite tips to help you secure your client’s future business. Become…
If you’re a contractor and a new role comes up through a recruitment agency you will probably want to use an umbrella company to manage your PAYE needs. You may have used an umbrella company previously or you might have just checked an income calculator to find an umbrella company with the best deal. Either…
A recent study published in the journal Work, Employment and Society, revealed that self-employed people are much happier and have more job satisfaction than employees. The research carried out by business experts from the Universities of Exeter and Sheffield showed that contractors are more engaged with their projects and find work to be more rewarding…
Data obtained by ContractorUK uncovered that HMRC has topped the leaderboard for IR35 blanket decision-making, since April 2017’s changes to the legislation. A blanket-decision is when contractors are assessed collectively rather than individually for their IR35 status. From the 38% of PSCs working at public bodies to have suffered a blanket decision, nearly 19% of these…
It has been a turbulent year for contractors, especially those who work within the public sector and have been hit by the introduction of the “off-payroll” reforms in April. Now a storm of risky umbrella firms are luring temporary workers with promises of higher take-home retentions in a bid to sidestep the tax crackdown that’s…
Have you heard a variety of claims about IR35 that seem to make sense but you’re just not sure if they’re true? We’ve rounded up a few common IR35 myths we’ve heard and want to debunk them for you. The legislation is complex as it is without these IR35 myths and assumptions being added to…
Since the public sector reform in April 2017, we are still asked frequently by public sector contractors if they should continue using their own limited company or switch to an umbrella. The answer very much depends on each individual’s circumstances thus we would strongly encourage contractors to speak to us for tailored advice. Nonetheless, we…