What Is IR35?
What is IR35 ? IR35 is the UK tax legislation that has been designed to identify contractors and businesses which are avoiding paying the appropriate tax. This often happens when…
Crowned Winners at The British Accountancy Awards 2019
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Innovation and Transformation Award at The 2019 British Accountancy Awards! The British Accountancy Awards 2019 took place at The…
The Evolution of AI in Construction
In the fascinating world of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) gadgets and devices are becoming more popular in everyday life such as Alexa, Robot vacuum cleaners, Nest Thermostat controls etc. Many…
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work… Global Payroll Awards 2019!
We are over the moon that we have been shortlisted for 5 awards for the 2019 Global Payroll that will be taking place on 23rd May in Budapest. It's so…
Factors to Consider When Contracting in Norway
Sending Oil and Gas workers to Norway? Prepping workers for contracting in Norway and other parts of Europe can be tricky. Here are a few pointers to help! Before the…
Tackling the Skills Shortage in Oil and Gas
For those recruiting Oil and Gas professionals may be a huge challenge in 2019. A recent survey shows that out of 17,000 professionals, 40% believe that a skills crisis is…
VAT Changes Expected in the Construction Industry
The way VAT is collected is changing from the 1st October 2019. However, there is still some uncertainty as to what the changes entail. Those in the Construction Industry are…
Contractors Vs Direct Employees
To hire permanent staff or contract staff …that is the question! Without quoting Hamlet, it is a dilemma that faces most companies, whether to employ staff directly or engage with…
The Impact of IR35 on the Construction Sector
Over the last decade, full-time employment has been declining in favour of freelancers and contract workers. Around 15% of the UK workforce is self-employed and this is an even higher…
The Pitfalls of Contracting in the Netherlands
When contract workers are placed on assignments in the Netherlands they need to be prepared before taking the assignment. The right visas, permits and applications (if applicable) must be in…