IR35: Businesses must prepare for 6 April changes

2021

Private Sector IR35 April 2021

IR35: Businesses must prepare for 6 April changes

2021, Business News, Latest News /

Register for our free IR35 webinar on Thursday 18 March here. Large and medium-sized businesses now just have a couple of months left to prepare for the changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35). From 6 April 2021, in most cases, the engager (employer) will be responsible for deciding IR35.  If caught inside IR35, then […]

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Register for our free IR35 webinar on Thursday 18 March here. Large and medium-sized businesses now just have a couple of months left to prepare for the changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35). From 6 April 2021, in most cases, the engager (employer) will be responsible for deciding IR35.  If caught inside IR35, then

VAT reverse charge construction industry scheme

VAT Reverse Charge for the Construction Industry Scheme – Are you ready?

2021, Business News, Latest News /

From 1 March 2021, businesses within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) must record, report and pay VAT under the new VAT domestic reverse charge rules. This change affects both contractors and subcontractors and the supply of certain kinds of construction services in the UK. Under the new rules, VAT registered subcontractors who provide a service

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From 1 March 2021, businesses within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) must record, report and pay VAT under the new VAT domestic reverse charge rules. This change affects both contractors and subcontractors and the supply of certain kinds of construction services in the UK. Under the new rules, VAT registered subcontractors who provide a service

high income child benefit charges

Basic rate taxpayers could face ‘high income’ child benefit charge

2021, Business News, Latest News /

Due to a mismatch of earnings thresholds, basic rate taxpayers may unexpectedly come under the scope of the High Income Child Benefit Charge in April. The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has issued a warning to families that they may be subject to a tax charge when claiming Child Benefit due to a discrepancy

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Due to a mismatch of earnings thresholds, basic rate taxpayers may unexpectedly come under the scope of the High Income Child Benefit Charge in April. The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has issued a warning to families that they may be subject to a tax charge when claiming Child Benefit due to a discrepancy

post-brexit VAT arrangements

Understanding VAT for importing goods to the UK post Brexit

2021, Brexit, Robert Bradman /

Since 1 January 2021, we have been dealing with many client enquiries involving the post-Brexit VAT arrangements, both for UK businesses importing goods from the EU, and EU businesses selling goods to UK customers. Import VAT From 1 January, goods imported from the EU into Great Britain are subject to import VAT and customs declarations.

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Since 1 January 2021, we have been dealing with many client enquiries involving the post-Brexit VAT arrangements, both for UK businesses importing goods from the EU, and EU businesses selling goods to UK customers. Import VAT From 1 January, goods imported from the EU into Great Britain are subject to import VAT and customs declarations.

Rewiew and outsource your payroll processes

Has the pandemic impacted on your payroll processes?

2021, Blog, Business News, Robert Bradman /

You are not alone. Did you know that 48% of businesses introduced changes to their payroll processes due to COVID-19? A YouGov study in November 2020, conducted by IRIS Software Group, has looked at the impact the pandemic has had on small businesses and how they have managed their payroll. According to the survey, 29%

Has the pandemic impacted on your payroll processes? Read More »

You are not alone. Did you know that 48% of businesses introduced changes to their payroll processes due to COVID-19? A YouGov study in November 2020, conducted by IRIS Software Group, has looked at the impact the pandemic has had on small businesses and how they have managed their payroll. According to the survey, 29%

starting a business company structure during covid

How to know what company structure is best for you?

2021, Covid-19, Ian Saunders /

Are you starting a new business during the pandemic? COVID-19 has hit our economy hard. A global recession is likely, and many businesses are looking at their best options for survival. However, amid the anxieties and stresses we are all currently facing, an economic downturn creates opportunities. Many successful global businesses have grown out of

How to know what company structure is best for you? Read More »

Are you starting a new business during the pandemic? COVID-19 has hit our economy hard. A global recession is likely, and many businesses are looking at their best options for survival. However, amid the anxieties and stresses we are all currently facing, an economic downturn creates opportunities. Many successful global businesses have grown out of

Man using audit technology to improve data quality

FRC consultation addresses the impact of audit technology

2021, Latest News /

A recent consultation conducted by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) lists training and skillsets as the top concerns for using technology to enhance audit quality. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is increasingly popular for improving audit quality. However, several audit firms and professional bodies who responded to the consultation point

FRC consultation addresses the impact of audit technology Read More »

A recent consultation conducted by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) lists training and skillsets as the top concerns for using technology to enhance audit quality. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is increasingly popular for improving audit quality. However, several audit firms and professional bodies who responded to the consultation point

Health-Check your HR policies

Are your HR policies protecting your people in a pandemic?

2021, Bal Dhesi, Covid-19 /

We look at why it’s necessary to carry out regular checks on your HR policies and processes. In June 2020, HR Manager Bal Dhesi highlighted some key questions employers should consider before making decisions surrounding their staff during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our lives continue to be unsettled by the changing landscape

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We look at why it’s necessary to carry out regular checks on your HR policies and processes. In June 2020, HR Manager Bal Dhesi highlighted some key questions employers should consider before making decisions surrounding their staff during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our lives continue to be unsettled by the changing landscape

Poor employee behaviour is impacting my workforce, what can I do?

2021, Bal Dhesi, Case studies /

“The best advice I can give to an employer regarding difficult employee behaviour is to have clear and trusted guidelines in place. Even if, as a firm, you want to be the best employer you can be to your employees with the most outstanding benefits, there need to be the right policies in place for

Poor employee behaviour is impacting my workforce, what can I do? Read More »

“The best advice I can give to an employer regarding difficult employee behaviour is to have clear and trusted guidelines in place. Even if, as a firm, you want to be the best employer you can be to your employees with the most outstanding benefits, there need to be the right policies in place for

Our back office is a mess! Do we need an HR system for our employee administration?

2021, Bal Dhesi, Case studies /

“We worked with a leading executive search company with 30 employees and well-established policies and contracts of employment in place. However, this particular company lacked clear internal processes, working from disorganised files and spreadsheets everywhere as well as questionable accuracy of their holiday records. The company recognised that it needed to implement a secure and

Our back office is a mess! Do we need an HR system for our employee administration? Read More »

“We worked with a leading executive search company with 30 employees and well-established policies and contracts of employment in place. However, this particular company lacked clear internal processes, working from disorganised files and spreadsheets everywhere as well as questionable accuracy of their holiday records. The company recognised that it needed to implement a secure and