What does it mean to be outside IR35 for your contractors?
As a business hiring contractors or a recruiter placing them, what does it mean to be outside IR35? What is the potential impact of this on you as the agency or end client? Are there any required actions that you need to take as a result of the contractors you have engaged falling outside IR35. […]
Top 5 things contractors can take away from the IR35 consultation
The recent IR35 consultation issued by HMRC has reaffirmed that the Off-Payroll rules, in force in the Public Sector, will soon be extended to the Private Sector. We have therefore identified some key points that contractors should be aware of: 1) The changes are happening Many contractors expressed concern with the upcoming changes and urged […]
What does being inside IR35 mean for your contractors?
When determining a contractor’s employment status, the outcome will be either inside or outside IR35. If a contractor is deemed to be inside IR35 it means they are not operating compliantly with the Intermediaries legislation and are therefore not entitled to the preferential tax treatment afforded to limited company contractors. If a contractor is deemed […]
Contractors at Risk in Ill-judged IR35 Crackdown
Thousands of UK contractors face an uncertain future ahead of new tax legislation coming into force, research by Brookson Legal has revealed. More than half of UK firms (59%) admit to considering taking a blanket approach to managing the legislation, because they don’t have the time to assess contractors individually. In contrast, 41% wouldn’t consider […]
IR35: Ticking Timebomb Infographic
The new IR35 rules are coming. Businesses need to get ready.
IR35 Employment Status – Who is Responsible?
IR35 is tax legislation introduced in April 2000 to counter what HMRC class as disguised employment. As a contractor, your ‘IR35 status’ effectively determines your tax position with HMRC. Contractors who are treated as being truly independent from their client may be entitled to advantageous tax treatment which reflects the business risks that they are […]
How to get your Limited Company name just right
So you’ve decided to form your own Limited Company, congratulations! While it’s a fantastically exciting time for new employment adventures, there are a few things you’ll need to get in order before you can trade through your Limited Company, and one of them is your company name. How do you go about doing it, what’s […]
Brookson legal complete two challenges in aid of St Rocco’s Hospice
This May Brookson Legal set out to complete two challenges to help raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice. The first challenge was to complete the John West Liverpool Spring 10k, which they were attempting to complete in under an hour. We are delighted to announce that the team all finished the race in 51-56 minutes, […]
Venturing Into Contracting
Starting up as a contractor is an exciting time but can feel daunting. Where do you start, what’s involved and how do you even know if contracting is for you? In this guide, we explain what to expect, what you need to consider before starting, the pros and cons of starting out with an umbrella […]
IR35 Contract Clauses Guidance
When engaging with your flexible workforce it is important to put in place a contract which clearly establishes whether a contractor is ‘inside IR35’ or ‘outside IR35’. If you reach a decision that a contractor falls outside of IR35 you need to ensure that the contract reflects this position. A standard contract should consist of […]