
To hold security clearance as a contractor, you must go through a process called National Security Vetting. Here’s how, by Reed’s Keith Rosser. … [more]
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To hold security clearance as a contractor, you must go through a process called National Security Vetting. Here’s how, by Reed’s Keith Rosser. … [more]
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The Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) were introduced in 2010 and came into effect on the 1st of October 2011. Although the legislation is complex, the premise is simple: to protect temporary workers employed through staffing agencies. … [more]
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The government has announced a 'review' into the Loan Charge, a controversial measure that retrospectively targets the users of disguised remuneration schemes. But what exactly is being reviewed? … [more]
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If you pay your wife a salary from your limited company, do you need to tell HMRC? Even if she only earns a small amount for doing some admin work, there are payroll and reporting rules you need to be aware of. … [more]
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Since April 2020, all recruitment agencies have been required to furnish applicants with a Key Information Document (KID) before they sign up. Here we explain what this requirement involves, what contractors should look out for, and how the KID fits … [more]
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If you find a contract through a recruitment agency and want to use an umbrella company, can the agent insist you use a provider on their preferred supplier list (PSL)? What if I want to use a different umbrella? … [more]
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A Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code identifies your company's main business activities. You must provide at least one code when you form a new limited company. … [more]
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When an umbrella company goes bust or enters liquidation, hundreds of contractors can be left without pay. This worrying scenario can cause umbrella contractors great concern, but there are ways to mitigate the problem by catching the warning signs … [more]
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A recent tribunal ruling has highlighted the ongoing challenges surrounding employment status - and demonstrates the complexities of dealing with the IR35 legislation. … [more]
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If you are considering joining an umbrella company, you need to be able to compare the fees charged by different providers accurately. … [more]