One of the greatest obstacles if you’re a contractor, recruiter or end client that engages with contractors, is dealing with…
Operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC) and working outside IR35 provides contractors with a wealth of benefits. For instance,…
Since the IR35 reforms came into effect in 2021, most contractors will no longer be responsible for their own IR35…
The tools you work with are an essential part of your business and likely one of the biggest investments you’ve…
It’s a situation every tradesperson dreads: your client isn’t happy with the result of your hard work. Mistakes and misunderstandings…
Running a business can be expensive, with the cost of tools, vehicles, employees, tax, insurance and more, all piling up!…
There’s a reason every company you interact with these days is desperate for you to leave your feedback: reviews are…
You may not have heard of the term “scope creep”, but if you’ve been running a business for any length…
Read on below for a guest article by CMME. This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as…
The Financial Stability Board (which coordinates financial rules for G20 nations) has said that remote working from home has fuelled…
When was the last time you bought something without checking the reviews first? Whether it’s a new shirt for you,…
So, your business insurance is due for renewal, or perhaps you’ve let your current cover lapse over lockdown. Reviewing your…
Not all contractors will send their clients a written contract, but this can leave you unprotected in the event of…
Since the changes to IR35 legislation were introduced in April, contractors are regularly being recommended to purchase IR35 insurance alongside their…
According to ContractorUK, demand for IT contractors skyrocketed earlier this year to a 32-month high, thanks to businesses requiring IT solutions…
The reform of IR35 legislation has left contractors wanting to check their IR35 status, to give themselves peace of mind that their end…
The Independent Workers’ Union of GB (IWGB) has been embroiled in court battles since 2017 to have Deliveroo riders classified…
It’s now almost three months since the IR35 reforms came into effect in the private sector, and we are still welcoming questions…
Do you know what your rights and responsibilities are as a contractor creating intellectual property of any sort? They say that imitation…
An IT contractor has lost their Upper-Tier Tribunal to HMRC. In the recent case, contractor Robert Lee, who was contracting for Nationwide Building Society under his…
Quite often we hear new contractors tell us that although they know they are required to have certain types of…
Last month, it was reported that more than 40,000 people from the Philippines had been recruited to front British companies as part…
If the COVID-19 crisis showed us anything, it’s that working from home can be just as productive as working from…
Last month, we reported that Gary Lineker was being targeted by HMRC over a £4.9 million tax bill. Gary Lineker follows in the…
It was reported last year that scams were on the rise during lockdown, going up by a massive 66%. This has shown…
Now lockdown is over and restrictions are gradually easing, more and more contractors are finding that work is beginning to…
We’re guilty of it too – concentrating solely on IR35 at the expense of…well, everything else! IR35 presented big changes…
When looking at your contractor insurance options, it’s important to understand exactly what the policy is offering you, to ensure…
The month of May saw further lockdown restrictions ease, with the rules changing to finally allow people to hug their loved ones again. We can also now meet inside (with restrictions),…
We’re nearly two months on from the introduction of the IR35 reforms in the private sector, but many of you…
As contractors get to grips with the IR35 reforms, they continue to be a source of confusion for many. Kingsbridge’s…
It’s now well over a month since the IR35 reforms came into effect, shifting the liability of your IR35 status from you as the contractor to your fee-payer. But what exactly does…
As the 2021/22 tax year gets into its stride, the IR35 questions for Andy Vessey, Kingsbridge’s Head of Tax and…
We never thought we’d be so happy to see our offices again. Desks that don’t double as dining room tables!…
BBC presenter Gary Lineker is currently being chased by HMRC for £4.9 million in taxes and national insurance. During the First-Tier Tribunal released in April, it was declared that the Match…
It’s hard to believe that the private sector IR35 reforms have been with us for a month already, but here…
This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. You should always consult with…
Here we are at the end of April. The IR35 reforms have been in play for almost a month and…
