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Latest News

Caution urged over official COVID-19 support guidance for atypical workers

Coronavirus aid for freelancers, PSCs and umbrella contractors looks like it needs to come with a health warning.

1st April, 2020 | Coronavirus News

'Don’t Tweet if you want your director salary paid during furloughed periods'

Online posting could invalidate your cash claim -- and land you with a fraud charge, PSCs warned.

31st March, 2020 | Coronavirus News

Treasury irons out finer details of COVID-19 furlough scheme

Like officialdom, advisers to contractors are trying to break down the ‘complex’ CJRS.

30th March, 2020 | Coronavirus News

Why most limited company contractors’ clients aren’t reversing their IR35 reform status decisions

It’s too long a way back for many engagers so, perversely, it’s the unprepared who are now unburdened.

27th March, 2020 | Comment

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extends to limited company directors

Treasury confirms that CJRS will include PSC workers, but exclude their dividends.

27th March, 2020 | Coronavirus News

The Contracting Awards 2020 launches to recognise vital contractor service providers

Nominations open to suppliers supporting contractors after a turbulent year, with everything from COVID-19 to IR35 reform.

26th March, 2020 | Contracting News

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: what limited company contractors need to know

Assessing if the CJRS covers you isn’t easy. The hard truth is that PSCs may fall through the cracks.

24th March, 2020 | Coronavirus News

End-clients step in to fill the void of coronavirus support measures for PSCs

Lack of financial help for limited company contractors facing COVID-19 isn’t being ignored at Lloyds.

23rd March, 2020 | Coronavirus News

Latest Guides

How contractor limited company directors can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Overview to the only cash grant PSC owners are being offered during the pandemic.

3rd April, 2020 | Coronavirus

Why COVID-19’s insolvency life-raft of measures isn’t designed to keep contractors afloat

Welcome as it is, a suspension to the wrongful trading rules won’t see limited company contractors right.

2nd April, 2020 | Coronavirus

Contractors, be advised if taking the MVL route post-Budget 2020

A look ahead for PSCs whose company closure plans are like IR35 reform -- not scrapped; just shelved.

2nd April, 2020 | MVL

What easier Right to Work Checks thanks to COVID-19 mean for umbrella companies and their contractors

Sensible and efficient, the Right to Work changes covering you and your umbrella are in force immediately.

1st April, 2020 | Coronavirus

Contractors’ Questions: Do I need Professional Indemnity Insurance after I close my company?

Guarding against the risk of retrospective IR35 investigation is worthwhile, even if your PSC has shut.

31st March, 2020 | Limited Companies

Contracting during coronavirus: a PSC contractor’s legal survival guide

Forced to work? Fanatical to work? There’s practical contractual steps to take and a key clause to scrutinise.

30th March, 2020 | Coronavirus

IR35, Agency Worker Rules or MSC? Choosing the right regime for agency-contractor relationships

A staffing expo revealed real confusion about the current tax rules which catch agencies; let alone next year’s new ones.

25th March, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors, despite Brexit, with GDPR it’s business as usual, bar these new vital steps

Check. Map. Choose. And other advice to keep your clients and your contractor company data-savvy.

25th March, 2020 | Successful Contracting

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