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Are you being treated lawfully as a contractor? A tale of Network Rail, Employer`s NI, IR35

Another month, another IR35 story but this one isn’t about the rollout to the private sector, but rather public sector…

Contracting Life

Why you might want to return to self-employment

You were self-employed for a while but then got lured back to the bright lights of regular employment. Perhaps it…

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Do IR35 changes apply to me?

IR35 reforms are set to hit the private sector in April 2020 and a lot of contractors are still none-the-wiser…

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Four-day week: could it work for contractors?

May is one of our favourite months here at Kingsbridge. It’s not just the blossom falling from the trees, that…

Contractors

Substitution Clauses: What, Why and How

One subject that has come up repeatedly in our recent blogs, especially those focusing on IR35 regulations, is the idea…

Contractors

Being Lorraine Kelly: IR35 status explained

HMRC’s most recent defeat by the queen of daytime TV, Lorraine Kelly, has thrust IR35 regulations in the spotlight once…

Contractors

Private Sector IR35 reform: what will it mean for contractors?

Off-Payroll working ? What is it? Most contractors probably already have a basic understanding of IR35 legislation: HMRC’s framework to…

Contractor Guides

Five signs that you`re ready for self-employment

Everything is starting to feel a bit fresher and warmer. But sometimes the signs of spring can make going into…

Contracting Life

Nice try: dubious expenses claims

We can’t imagine a job at Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs is always a barrel of laughs, but we’re sure…

Contracting Life

The biggest unexpected costs of self-employment

Self-employment as a contractor can seem like an easy way to keep your costs down: low overheads, no wage bill,…