The TUC is accusing Reed, Indeed and CV-Library of posting salaried roles that appear to flout National Minimum Wage legislation. … [more]
Major job boards for IT contractors ‘advertising salaried jobs below National Minimum Wage’
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Experts aren’t sure Labour’s ‘bunch of fives’ announcement means a bloody nose for contractor limited company status. But expect extra HMRC bodies behind tax return, MTD and digital platform reporting checks. … [more]
An HMRC list of compliant umbrella companies can make sense of the illogical 12-month term of its tax avoidance blacklist
An agency compliance veteran reveals where Labour could clean up the supply of contract labour, with a little help from the taxman. … [more]
What is a service address for company directors (and why it matters)
Companies House maintains data about all UK limited companies, including the home addresses of company directors. The 'service address' concept affords privacy to individuals who wish to keep their residential address private. … [more]
Why binning RoS documents may help prove unfettered substitution
Clauses and provisions spelling out substitution’s handling and enactment are, paradoxically, a red flag, as they show your RoS has conditions. Otherwise, why the paperwork? … [more]
No Oscar for HMRC mini-umbrella company film, but at least it’s a warning, of sorts — experts
A new film by the taxman goes as far as saying suspected MUC fraud is cause to reconsider contract labour options. Other than that bit of drama, ‘Spielberg can rest easy.’ … [more]
Self assessment threshold changes for high earners paid via PAYE – 2023/4 and 2024/5
If your entire income is taxed under PAYE, you don't have to complete a self-assessment form for the 2023/24 tax year if you earned less than £150,000. This filing threshold has been scrapped altogether from 2024/5 onwards. … [more]
Ghost payroll schemes – warning for umbrella company workers
A leading compliance firm has warned umbrella company workers to be aware of the latest scam to hit the industry - in the form of 'Ghost Payroll' schemes. … [more]
Who owns your software development code?
For software developers and digital agencies, source code is the stock in trade; it’s what you do for a living and what you’re paid for. But who owns the code once it has been written? … [more]
Choose a name for your limited company – the basics
If you've decided to take the limited company route, one of your first tasks will be to choose a company name. Here, we look at the naming rules set by Companies House, and other factors which will influence the name you use for your new business. … [more]