i4 insights: Issue 8
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Welcome to this edition of i4 Insights! In this issue, we’re focusing on essential topics that every contractor and freelancer should know. We start with “10 Tips for Choosing an Umbrella Company”, providing practical advice to help you find the right partner for managing taxes and payroll. Next, we explore “The Rise of False Self-Employment in the Veterinary Sector,” highlighting the importance of understanding your employment status and ensuring compliance. Finally, our “Comprehensive Guide to Contractor Compliance in the UK” covers key regulations and best practices to protect your rights and maintain fairness in the workplace.
10 Tips for Choosing an Umbrella Company
An umbrella company can help you manage the challenges of taxes, payroll and compliance as a freelancer or contractor by acting as an intermediary between you and your clients. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right one??
In this blog, we give 10 tips on choosing an umbrella company. Some of these include; ensuring compliance and transparency, considering insurance coverage, checking for hidden costs and considering their experience in your sector.?
Choosing the right umbrella company is a crucial decision for contractors and freelancers. It’s about finding a partner that ensures compliance, provides efficient payroll management, and supports your career.
The Rise of False Self-Employment in the Veterinary Sector
The veterinary sector is seeing more professionals opting for self-employment for greater flexibility, but this can lead to issues with false-employment. This happens when someone is classified as self-employed but doesn’t actually have the control that comes with it. Understanding this distinction is crucial, especially with regulations like the Supervision, Direction, or Control (SDC) rules designed to protect workers.
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Recognising signs of false-self employment, such as excessive control from employers, is key for fair treatment. Veterinary practices need to ensure compliance with clear contracts and training on rights. While there are challenges, genuine self-employment offers valuable benefits. Staying informed can help create a fair environment for everyone.
The Comprehensive Guide to Contractor Compliance in the UK
Compliance ensures a level playing field, where every contractor is treated fairly and, in return, pays their fair share of tax and National Insurance contributions. It also helps keep contractors safe from prosecution for tax avoidance by HMRC. Sadly, not everyone takes umbrella compliance as seriously as we do.?
At i4, compliance is key to everything we do. This blog covers crucial topics like accreditation, tax obligations, and key legal aspects such as IR35 and Agency Workers Regulations.
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