by Lynne Gowers | Aug 24, 2021 | Agencies, Contractors, IR35
We were interested to see that HMRC’s Employer Bulletin, published 11th August, included guidance on contracted out services and Statements of Work. In it, HMRC calls out the increasing practice of engaging workers under a Statement of Work or contracted out service,...
by Lynne Gowers | Mar 1, 2021 | Contractors, IR35, Agencies
The good old “Umbrella Vs Limited Company” debate has always raged on the contractor agenda, but with changes to IR35 just around the corner, this year it’s set against a very different landscape. When someone decides to work as a contractor or freelancer, one of the...
by Lynne Gowers | Feb 15, 2021 | Agencies, IR35
On April 6th 2021 the rules for IR35 in the private sector will change. The only way that it is going to have any semblance of a smooth landing, is by everyone sharing their knowledge. Contractors, agencies, end clients, and supply chain partners alike – at...
by Lynne Gowers | Jan 28, 2021 | Construction industry, IR35
Construction was one of the first industries to open up after the first Coronavirus lockdown, with the government hailing the critical efforts of construction workers and businesses at the time. This was an enormous undertaking for the industry, having to change...
by Lynne Gowers | Nov 6, 2020 | Agencies, IR35
With the IR35 reforms edging ever closer, now is the time to get back to where we were before the pandemic pulled the rug out from under our feet. With any further delay highly unlikely, the best line of defence is to know what you are dealing with and be...
by Lynne Gowers | Oct 22, 2020 | Agencies, IR35
2020 has thrown a lot at everyone. With the wide social and economic impact of the pandemic, the government delayed the implementation of IR35 reform in the private sector by 1 year, a decision which was broadly welcomed. The planned changes will now be introduced...