The EU transition: Our amended procedures
After 4 + years of negotiation, December 31st 2020 saw the UK leave the European Union. Plenty of businesses have had to adopt new practices,
After 4 + years of negotiation, December 31st 2020 saw the UK leave the European Union. Plenty of businesses have had to adopt new practices,
In a normal week, we would be publishing an article of opinion with some relevant industry, product or legislation news – but right now we
UK Government’s IR35 tool unable to determine employment status in a fifth of cases Experts are urging businesses and contractors to scrutinize IR35 determination results
Experts are claiming that the UK Economy could bounce back in as little as six months, thanks to the news of a vaccine breakthrough.Economists have
It’s been a turbulent year. With many businesses adopting survival mode mid-March it is understandable that certain aspects of operation have found themselves lower on
Some time ago, HMRC determined that a minority of contractors opting to work via their own ltd company (or Personal Service Company/PSC) were performing roles
It’s no secret that the vast majority of contractors do not want to work inside of IR35. The common conception (based on feedback and industry
As a contractor, it is imperative to have an understanding and awareness of IR35 and how it’s determined to ensure that you are paying the
The Government will continue to support the self-employed under new measures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Sept 24th 2020. The extension to the Coronavirus
Understandably, there is a high degree of procrastination and reluctance to initiate new ventures within UK businesses at the moment. “We’re seeing how things will
We’re committed to ensuring everyone feels valued and appreciated. As a thank you for being part of the Charteris Family, we’ve joined forces with Perkbox.
The wellbeing of our contractors is of paramount importance to us. We recognize and appreciate that you have chosen to trust our services as a
The UK’s contractors have faced some trials and tribulations of late – and they don’t seem to be out of the woods yet. As the
You’ve applied for your dream job and received the news that you’ve been granted that all-important interview. Due to the current climate, it is more
Remember when you were younger and people often asked, what do you want to be when you grow up? What was your response? Astronaut? Movie
As another national lockdown concludes the newly found freedom has yet again inspired the travel bug within many of us. Summer is traditionally the season
Why are the Government making a push for expansion in this sector? FinTech is a portmanteau of “Financial Technology.” It refers to the application of
You’ve made the decision to start contracting and have secured your first assignment, what options are available to you now? The more traditional choices would
The implementation of IR35 to the Private sector has been jarring, to say the least. Despite outspoken resistance, a challenge from the House of Lords, and a
In Demand – Has lockdown inspired new reasons to hire talented IT contractors? Over the past few months businesses have faced adapt or survive conditions.
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