News-Avoiding an IR35 Talent Drain
3 in 5 contractors could leave hiring businesses if found to be inside IR35
New research from Brookson Legal warns of a skilled contractor talent drain as 6-month count down to private sector tax reform begins UK businesses are at risk of a significant contractor talent drain if they do not prepare for IR35 tax reform in the private sector, a survey of 500+ contractors by Brookson Legal has […]
Our reactions to Draft Finance Bill Rules for off-payroll working from April 2020
Matt Fryer, Group Compliance Director of Brookson Legal, comments on the government’s draft legislation for the 2019/20 Finance Bill: “This draft legislation confirms that the proposed reform of IR35 is happening in April 2020 and that businesses need to take action now to avoid a significant impact on their business performance and their talent pool. […]
UK Businesses in Tax Legislation Limbo
45% of UK businesses yet to take any action on IR35 whilst 21% of firms have taken steps to specifically steal a march on their competitors Nearly half (45%) of UK businesses have yet to make any preparations for IR35 – one of the largest reforms to contractor tax law in history, research by Brookson […]
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.
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, […]
Brookson Legal to support REC with IR35
Over the course of 2019 Brookson legal, The IR35 experts, will deliver a series of IR35 events to REC members, ensuring recruitment agencies are educated on the legislation change and are prepared for April 2020. Brookson Legal MD says: “Brookson has an excellent relationship with The REC, which provides vital support to its members at […]
Brookson legal fundraise for local hospice, St Rocco’s
This May the Brookson Legal team will be completing not one, but two, challenges to help raise money for The Brookson Groups chosen charity, St Rocco’s Hospice. The first challenge to be complete will be taking place on the 5th May, where a group of the legal team will be participating in the John West […]
IR35 in The Private Sector: 2020 Vision Outputs
IR35 in the Private Sector: 2020 Vision Breakfast Seminar As many of you will be aware, on the 12th and 13th February this year Brookson Legal held two IR35 in The Private Sector breakfast seminars for both Recruiter and hirers to attend. Both seminars allowed attendees to educate themselves on the IR35 changes due to […]