Umbrella company contractors need not fear new GAAR
Some umbrella company contractors have been getting anxious in case HMRC uses the newly proposed GAAR to hound them.
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The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Freelancers could benefit from Elance’s expansion plans
Freelancers who search online marketplaces for contracts may be interested to learn that Elance has just secured funding worth £10.3 million to aid its growth plans.
Should contractors move into the renewables sector?
Contractors might want to consider acquiring renewable energy skills after it was announced that 10,000 new direct jobs could be created in tidal and wave power by 2020.
Will IT umbrella company contractors find opportunities with HP?
IT umbrella company contractors could be set to benefit from HP’s decision to share more contracting opportunities with smaller UK businesses.
Are more opportunities on the cards for HR and IT contractors?
Umbrella contractors working in HR and IT could see a growth in opportunities this year.
HMRC to take pity on contractors affected by strike action
In case any umbrella company contractors have forgotten to file their income tax self-assessment form for the year ending April 2011, the deadline is tomorrow, January 31st!
SMEs have excellent opportunities for umbrella company contractors
Umbrella company contractors are more likely to find opportunities with small businesses, according to the results of a recent survey.
HMRC postpones January meeting of IR35 Forum
A lot of contractors were probably waiting with bated breath to hear the latest news from the IR35 Forum. However, they were in for a disappointment when HMRC postponed the meeting scheduled for the 18th of January, saying there was more work to be done.
Should all contractors hold an HSE Passport?
HSE Passport, the firm that offers umbrella companies advice with Health and Safety legislation, is urging recruiters to make sure contractors receive health and safety training before they start a contract.
UK brain drain opens doors for umbrella company contractors
Contractors could benefit as more UK graduates decide to emigrate rather than put their degree to use in this country.
Fewer opportunities for IT umbrella contractors last month
There was less demand for umbrella company contractors with IT skills last month than at any other time during 2011, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the REC.
Will PAYE contractors be drilling for oil in Yorkshire?
Umbrella contractors working in the oil industry could benefit from the decision to let Rathlin Energy drill for oil in Yorkshire.
Will HS2 provide work for umbrella company workers?
Umbrella contractors could be amongst those to benefit from the government’s decision to let the High Speed Two rail link go ahead. It is thought that HS2 could lead to the creation of as many as sixty thousand jobs.
Tax evading contractors could face criminal prosecution
Under new proposals published last week, individuals, including umbrella contractors, who are suspected of committing a tax fraud will no longer be immune from prosecution.
Companies set to increase spending on IT in 2012
IT umbrella company contractors may be pleased to hear that IT spending is expected to increase by 3.7% this year.
Will shorter-term contracts be the norm for IT contractors?
Umbrella company contractors may have good reason to worry after APSCo said the AWR will cause 29% of firms to terminate contracts.