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How to onboard your contractor workforce compliantly

Onboarding is a crucial part of the process for recruiter compliance. There are several pieces of key legislation that recruiters,…

Contractors

Why is it important to remain IR35 compliant?

With Rishi Sunak now appointed as PM, and Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor, they will no doubt continue their program of…

Contracting Life

Can I claim sick pay as a self-employed contractor?

Having to take time off work sick is naturally concerning for contractors, especially in the midst of the cost of…

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The benefits of engaging contractors

When Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng announced – in their now infamous mini-budget – that they were repealing the IR35…

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Andy Vessey, Head of Tax gives his response to Autumn Statement

Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves compared the government to “pickpockets,” saying they had forced the country into a “doom loop” of…

Contracting Life

Local business groups: getting involved

Contracting and freelancing can be a lonely game. It can feel like you’re in a bit of a bubble, isolated…

Contractor Guides

The differences between freelancers and contractors

Categorising yourself correctly can help you in many ways, from appearing in the search engines for relevant search terms to…

Contractor Guides

10 tips for setting up your limited company as a contractor

If you’ve decided to take the leap into contracting, congratulations! It’s a big, exciting step and you’re probably buzzing with…

Contractor Guides

Do you have the right professional indemnity limit for your industry?

Professional indemnity cover is one of the staples of contractor insurance. Along with public liability insurance and employers’ liability insurance, it’s usually…

Contracting Life

How to manage your day effectively when working from home

Government restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 have been tightening up again recently as cases rise and, as a result, many of…

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Will Rishi Sunak’s arrival at Number 10 signal the end of IR35 repeal hope?

When Liz Truss came into power, just 49 days ago, the promise of an IR35 review gave hope that finally…

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The IR35 reform U-turn: what does it mean for businesses?

Just a few short weeks ago, Kwasi Kwarteng declared that the IR35 off-payroll reform – across both the private and…

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Will there be a U-turn on the IR35 repeal?

Today Prime Minister Liz Truss was forced to abandon yet another aspect of the mini-budget, just 21 days after it…

Contractors

IR35 Reform Repeal: Your Questions Answered

The IR35 reform repeal has caused quite a stir, and if you’re sitting there wondering what exactly it means for…

Contracting Life

Umbrella companies: Dos and don’ts to stay compliant in 2022

Earlier this year, Kingsbridge conducted our IR35: One Year On survey. The results revealed that a surprising 12% of contractors…

Contractors

IR35 off payroll reform has been repealed

In news that will be welcomed by businesses and contractors alike, this morning’s mini-budget from Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng included the…

IR35: Challenges and Opportunities

71% of contractors are looking for outside IR35 roles: what can recruiters do?

It’s become one of the biggest challenges in contractor recruitment – contractors are hungry for outside IR35 roles, but there…

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Cyber security: 5 things recruitment businesses should know

How clued up are you and your team on cyber security? Do you know your malware from your phishing scams?…

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FAQs from our IR35 webinar: Mitigating IR35 Risk

Last week, Kingsbridge’s Head of Tax, Andy Vessey, joined our IR35 Project Manager, Ryan Dawson, for an ‘Ask The Experts’…

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Liz Truss announced as new PM: What will happen with IR35?

With the bookie’s favourite Liz Truss announced as the new Conservative leader and, consequently, Prime Minister in the last few…

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Liz Truss promises IR35 review if she becomes next PM

In a wide-ranging interview with The Sun on Sunday at the weekend, Conservative leadership hopeful, Liz Truss, promised a review…

Contracting Life

What is a professional negligence claim for the self-employed?

No matter what type of contractor you are, no matter what industry you belong in, when you strip things down…

Partner News

What to consider when recruiting engineering contractors

Engineers keep the world moving and push innovation forwards. As the world faces new challenges like climate change and food…

Contracting Life

Do I need contractor insurance when working overseas as an engineer?

One of the joys of being an engineering contractor is that you’re not tied to working in one location –…

Contractors

How to get involved in your IR35 status process

Earlier this year, Kingsbridge undertook a survey of contractors, recruiters and end clients to examine the contracting landscape one year…

Contractor Guides

What insurance do I need as an oil and gas contractor?

As an oil and gas contractor, you work in a fairly unique industry and much of it is high risk.…

Contractors

Off-payroll rules and the hidden tax risk to contractors

The introduction of the off-payroll rules in 2017 for the public sector and 2021 for the private sector, shifted the…

Contracting Life

What to review if you have been contracting for more than 10 years

Many contractors have been helming their limited companies for more than 10 years now – no mean feat when we…

Contracting Life

A contractor`s checklist for returning to work

For many contractors, this means that you too will be looking to return to work as clients re-open their workplaces.…

Contractors

Can IR35 be backdated?

With the IR35 reforms now just over a month away, it really is time to get your house in order…