If you are a contractor, you have a number of options when it comes to payroll. You can set up your own limited company (if outside of IR35), or you can use an umbrella payroll provider. The odds are that... Read More
Are you ready to dive into the world of VAT reverse charge for the construction industry? If you’re new to this concept or need a refresher, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through... Read More
One of the most common questions from contractors when they first start working with an umbrella payroll service is “why am I paying the app levy?”. App levy is passed on to the contractor as it cannot be taken from... Read More
The number of self-employed and contracted workers that continue to prepare for retirement by investing in a pension has seen a drastic reduction according to our sources. This in part could be put down to the ongoing Covid-19 situation and... Read More
Like nuclear fallout, the contractor loan schemes that were offered in the past still continue to have an affect on those that used them. We have posted about these loan schemes in the past warning contractors about the use of... Read More
As stated yesterday there has been some confusion, and to a certain extent, worry regarding the proposed changes to IR35 that will be implemented next April. The section and change in question raised the possibility of an agency being defined... Read More
Despite many agencies now instructing contractors to only use FCSA accredited umbrellas, the marketplace is still full of dubious payment providers. Unfortunately when a contractor is offered a unrealistically high take-home pay, they are willing to push and push the... Read More
Payments Pro are now a fully accredited FCSA member further proving our commitment to compliance and market-leading customer service. The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) was setup to ensure that accountancy, umbrella and payroll in the contracting sector had... Read More