Contractors working via their own limited company have been advised by the PCG to ensure they are not caught under the IR35 legislation and ensure all new contracts are reviewed by an IR35 expert. This warning has come as the PCG have noticed that HMRC appear to be adopting a more devious approach to tax [...]
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A recent survey by the PCG asked their members whether they thought Linked In was a vital tool for the modern freelancer; this made us think about how relevant social networking is to modern contractors.
Linked In certainly appears to be one of the best social networking sites that has helped contractors not only source new [...]
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National Freelancers Day, which is organised by the PCG are announcing preparations to celebrate the day on 23rd November, 2010. In its second year, the PCG wants National Freelancers Day to highlight the benefits of freelancing and the difference it can make to the UK economy.
There will be a series of events throughout Britain to [...]
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In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Mark Prisk has signalled that IR35 could be abolished. Speaking after the emergency budget, the small business minister said the small business taxation review, which includes IR35, will commence this summer.
The coalition government wanted to make sure that they could undertake a comprehensive review of small business taxation [...]
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Those within the contractor marketplace are today rejoicing after the newly formed coalition government said they would review the IR35 legislation.
In the Coalition’s full programme for Government, published yesterday (20th May) the Government declares it will:
“Review IR35 as part of a wholesale review of all small business taxation, and seek to replace it with simpler [...]
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Workers in permanent positions are increasingly recognising the benefits of contracting. Workers want to enjoy the enhanced flexibility that contractors and freelancers do.
A report suggests that permanent workers are becoming increasingly disillusioned with office-based roles and want to the same flexibility enjoyed by contractors.
The report stated that the ’social-networking generation’ set to enter the UK [...]
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There is a nationwide drive to highlight the benefits of volunteering to everyone in the UK. Contractors and freelancers currently looking for their next role have been advised by the PCG that volunteering could enhance their CV, whilst also develop their skills.
According to Justin Davis Smith, Chief Executive of Volunteering England, undertaking such activities can [...]
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The PCG have revealed that they are still concerned about Intra Company Transfers, which they believe help UK firms to undercut contractors and freelancers in the UK and displace them.
The PCG acknowledges that the permits can be a useful tool for companies to have access to but they also believe that some firms are abusing [...]
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The PCG have published a comprehensive and interactive guide on how to work with and get best value from freelance workers. The guide, which, coincides with the PCG’s ‘Britain’s Brain Gain’ campaign is easy to follow and packed with advice.
The guide aims to offer advice to those who currently hire contractors and freelancers and companies [...]
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There is a wealth of highly skilled engineers in the UK looking for work and the PCG have highlighted that these talented engineers could be best suited to contract roles for engineering firms across the country.
Whilst a lot of engineers recognise the benefits of working as a contractor, engineering firms themselves still seem hesitant to [...]
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