Supervision, Direction and Control (SDC) came into effect on 6 April 2016 as a way of limiting the number of umbrella contractors being able to claim travel and subsistence expenses. Do you know what SDC is and whether or not you are subject to it?
HMRC is incessantly working to identify and close down tax avoidance schemes. In 2004, a new piece of legislation was introduced called ‘The Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes’ (DOTAS). The main focus of DOTAS is to crack down on tax avoidance schemes by targeting the promoters and users of them. Our latest article answers a series of questions about DOTAS and explains the responsibilities of your recruitment agency.
Are you new to the UK and looking for work? Or are you thinking of coming to the UK for work? Contracting or freelancing is a great way for skilled professionals to break into the workforce in the UK, and you may even enjoy the flexible lifestyle so much that you’ll decide to continue contracting for many years to come.
The new tax year started on 6 April, which means it’s time to start thinking about your 2018/19 Personal Tax Return, otherwise known as your self-assessment.
It’s National Freelancers Day, where freelancers from all industries are celebrated for their independence and for inspiring others to break free from tradition by taking control of their careers.
Supervision, Direction and Control (SDC) was introduced by HMRC and came into effect on the 6 April 2016. The legislation was created to reduce the number of umbrella contractors claiming tax relief on travel and subsistence expenses. Do you know if your candidates are subject to SDC and how they will be impacted?
The number of payroll providers for the self-employed in the United Kingdom is on the rise. However, how many of these companies can you trust to provide an efficient, reliable and compliant service for your recruitment consultants and your candidates? It has never been so important for recruitment agencies to have a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) consisting of a small selection of payroll providers with a proven track record in the industry.
A lot of voters expected to wake up on the morning of 9 June and discover that Theresa May and her Conservative party were the majority winners of the ‘snap’ General election that she called in April. However, to the surprise of bookmakers and experts, the election ended in a hung parliament.
Outlined in an NHS Improvement update, the NHS backtracked on its previous position that all NHS workers providing their services through personal service companies (PSCs) were to be deemed as inside IR35.
