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Tried and tested tips on coping with the pandemic as a freelance professional.

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3rd March, 2021 | Coronavirus

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Karen Dunbar
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Contractors -- don’t let the tide of private sector IR35 reform just wash over you, as it’ll leave you all at sea.

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2nd March, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

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

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26th February, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

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

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25th February, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

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

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24th February, 2021 | Contracting Overseas

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

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22nd February, 2021 | Limited Companies

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

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19th February, 2021 | Successful Contracting

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

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17th February, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

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

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15th February, 2021 | Successful Contracting

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

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12th February, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

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

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11th February, 2021 | Coronavirus

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

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9th February, 2021 | Contracting Overseas

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

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6th February, 2021 | Successful Contracting

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

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5th February, 2021 | Money

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

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4th February, 2021 | Contracting Overseas

Author
James Barron