Contractors’ Questions: Why am I being paid ‘inside IR35’ on an 'outside IR35’ contract?

Getting paid on a PAYE basis indicates the tug of war over status has been won by the ‘risk-limiting’ party.

Contractors offered ‘outside IR35’ contracts that morph to ‘inside’ from April

The Adams verdict will reassure the many being forced from bonafide businesses which they’ve built from scratch.

Kaye Adams IR35 case: five takeaways to keep the off-payroll rules from biting contractors

In-business factors saved the broadcaster, but only the unwise will rely on them to safeguard their own IR35 status.

Contractors, having your hands contractually tied as IR35 reform looms? Then check those ties

Restrictive covenants can keep a good contractor down, and from moving out of off-payroll’s way. But only if they are ‘reasonably necessary.’

Contractors’ Questions: How to invoice a client in the Caribbean -- with or without VAT?

A peeved-off contractor with a new exotic-sounding client gets a word of warning.

Contractor Financial Planning: Top Seven tips for contractors in 2021

Top seven financial planning tips for a contractor to review to ensure the numbers stack up better in 2021.

Kaye Adams vindicated as outside IR35, solely thanks to being ‘in business on her own account’

Despite its narrow applicability, a ruling in favour of the TV host will still likely inspire contractors to collect more badges.

Contractors' Questions: How to buy an electric vehicle through my limited company?

Act with speed to put a green car on your company, as today’s incentives may peter out.

Uber’s Supreme court defeat hailed as a victory for inside IR35 'workers'

Limited company contractors caught by April’s off-payroll rules are tipped to benefit from Uber’s loss.

Digital trade under the Brexit deal: overview for UK contractors

Even if you don’t identify as a ‘digital trader,’ you too probably need to process these new UK-EU rules.

HMRC rejects misleading peers about its own disguised remuneration contractors

Not telling the Lords about Loan Charge contractors who it knew of could subject the Revenue to investigation.

Contractors, a remote worker visa to a non-red list country may be just the ticket out of quarantine hotel land

Becoming a digital nomad overseas is a passport, of sorts, to temporarily leaving the UK’s covid gloom behind.

Contractors' Questions: Can I avoid IR35 entirely?

Disappointment for a PSC hoping that the 12-month delay has unearthed ways around April's rules.

IR35: How losing the 5% expense allowance will hit PSC contractors

Being inside IR35 from April will be a whole lot more taxing with the five per cent deduction disallowed by HMRC.

HMRC’s 'fear-inducing' IR35 enforcement paper belies 'light touch' vow

Off-payroll paradox: 11th hour 'supporting customers' rhetoric is at odds with the deployment of a new 'specialist team.'

Why retrospective IR35 investigations will remain a threat to contractors

Being massively overlooked is the fact that HMRC enquiries into limited company workers will continue long after April 6th.

Tech recruiters put brave face on IR35 reform, as Hays warns of irrevocable change

Despite talking a good game, agents quietly admit off-payroll effects will last between one year and forever.

How Brexit just shook up your Right to Work as a contractor in the UK

New checks by umbrellas and recruiters are incoming, so comply and re-verify, or risk both they and you becoming illegal.

Contractors’ Questions: Does IR35 affect the Employment Allowance?

How an incentive to take on more staff (not to reduce your tax bill), interacts with April’s off-payroll rules.

Contractor covid tests - are they tax-deductible when required from Monday?

PSCs returning to the UK should find PCR tests they must imminently pay for claimable.

Contractors’ Questions: How long does HMRC have to investigate furlough scheme claims?

'The taxman’s tough talk hasn’t translated into a spike in criminal probes – yet.'

Deloitte, Metro Bank, Zurich, Three UK and BoI ban limited company contractors, as IR35 reform looms

April’s off-payroll rules compel professional services, banking, telecoms, oil, digital, and investment clients to no longer hire PSCs.

Contractors’ Questions: What is a Frontier Worker permit and can contractors apply?

The who, what, when and how long of a new, important UK entry route for EU techies.

Furloughed contractors, will your LinkedIn posts land you in hot water with HMRC?

In light of another CJRS update by the taxman, PSC directors might be wise to check their own online activities.

Defiant Rishi Sunak stands firm on leaving limited company directors stranded

Chancellor sent a ‘strongly-worded’ letter, following a stock reply boding badly for Budget 2021.

IT contractor demand edges up despite 'January lockdown effect'

‘Not great’ for temporary techies, but ‘massively better than might have been expected’ – REC.

A contractor’s guide to financial services

From contractor pensions and income protection to life insurance, critical illness insurance and contractor mortgages. 

A contractor’s guide to EU-UK personal data transfers - the new rules

Adequacy decisions, SCCs and the bridge are key terms to compute if you send/receive people’s information.

Contractors’ Questions: Which EU country is easiest for Brits to work in under the Brexit deal?

‘Ireland is the one shining light within the current mesh of Brexit-related complexities.’

IR35 advisers 'not holding their breath' about public sector IR35 research

Off-payroll study: the ticking clock and HMRC’s track record aren’t instilling much confidence in the incoming findings.

Contractors' Questions: Does IR35 apply to all limited company contractors?

A refresher on the HMRC framework that covered, covers and will cover PSCs.

Revealed: the key off-payroll scenarios facing contractors in this new (IR35) world

Eight situations prove just how vital it is for PSCs to be fully fluent in April’s new rules.

Contractors' Questions: What if my UK company wants to set up in the EU, and send a worker there?

Four fundamentals but no one-size-fits-all face a British firm eyeing expansion overseas.

Stamp duty holiday: the ramifications for contractors once it ends

An extension by the chancellor in March would make the housing market’s triple threat manageable.

Minister gives new reasons for not helping limited companies by adopting DISS

Scheme is irresponsible and unfair to taxpayers, claims HMT’s Jesse Norman.

Contractors’ Questions: How to hire in Portugal, directly, without a recruitment agency?

A few models abound for a UK tech start-up, looking to cut out an agent due to 'fresh eyes.'