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Northern Irish tax hikes not yet on horizon

Posted by Daniel FrostContractors in Northern Ireland with umbrella companies have been told that the time is not right for tax hikes.Finance minister Sammy Wilson stated that he will wait until the ...

PAYE consultation 'could benefit umbrella company users'

Posted by Sarah PuttA consultation on the operation of Pay As You Earn (PAYE) aims to explore methods that could lower the administrative cost of this form of tax, it has been revealed.HM Revenue and...

Investor code will make life easier for contractors

Contractors and umbrella companies will be able to work with business owners and boards that are keener to engage with them, according to an expert.John Cridland, CBI deputy director-general, said th...

Contractor umbrella companies 'can aid home workers'

Employers, including contractor umbrella companies, can take steps to boost productivity among home workers, it has been advised.Working away from the office is not the ideal solution for everyone bu...

PAYE umbrella companies 'must be aware of NEST rules'

All employers, including PAYE umbrella companies' must ensure they understand the implications of the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) rules, it has been advised.Under the pensions reform...

Umbrella companies urged to follow business blueprint

Businesses, including umbrella companies, could reap huge benefits by implementing a blueprint developed by the Warwick Business School, it has been suggested.The school's report, commissioned by...

Flexible working is common sense, umbrella companies told

Umbrella companies and other employees have been reminded that flexible working can boost their business.Flexibility can help the business run smoothly, explained Stephen Alambritis, spokesperson for...

PAYE umbrella companies 'still need more flexibility regarding retirement ages'

Progress on changes to the retirement age has been welcomed, but more flexibility is needed for PAYE umbrella companies and other employers, it has been suggested.Phasing out the default retirement a...

Queen's Speech 'has pros and cons for umbrella companies'

The new bills outlined in the Queen's Speech last week have positive and negative connotations for umbrella companies and professional contractors, it has been said.Outlining the legislative time...

Staff communication and engagement 'key to surviving recession'

Umbrella companies and other employers have revealed that good communication and engagement with staff are the key to safeguarding jobs in a recession.According to a report by the CBI and recruitment...

Using client's equipment is 'neutral IR35 point'

Using a client's computer or other equipment is a neutral point when it comes to IR35 categorisation, as it is needed by employers and professional contractors, an expert has said.Kate Cottrell, foun...

Businesses still 'unsure about Q1 2010 prospects'

Nearly two-thirds of businesses are concerned about the next quarter's prospects, which may come as bad news to freelance contractors seeking work, data shows.Businesses in the north of the UK are le...