Professional Bodies call upon UK plc to help gather evidence for Government
The CBI, CIPD, REC and FCSA are appealing for businesses to help them gather evidence on the impact that the removal of Travel & Subsistence tax relief for contractors and freelancers will have on UK plc and complete the following survey by January 29th: From April, the majority of freelance workers will no longer be…
We’re attending Recruitment Agency Expo London
The FCSA will kick-start its 2016 events programme by exhibiting at the Recruitment Agency Expo 2016 London. Now in its 5th year, the exhibition will take place on the 3rd and 4th February 2016 at the Olympia Central in London. Recruitment Agency Expo is a leading exhibition and conference for senior decision makers working within…
FCSA 2015 Year in Review
Welcome to our 2015 FCSA year in review – a collection of highlights and some of our great achievements. It was an outstanding year for our professional employment services trade association by any measure and we’re extremely grateful to our team, members, associates and partners who contributed to our accomplishments, which should serve as inspiration…
All change for Umbrella Companies from April 2016
Following the publication of the draft legislation on Travel and Subsistence, umbrella companies will be considering what their business model will look like from April 2016. Direction, supervision and control seems to be the main driver and where the worker is directed by or there is a right to direct supervise or control their work,…
FCSA applauds Swinney’s SRIT decision
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has welcomed Scotland’s decision to keep tax rates aligned with the rest of the UK. The trade body, whose members provide professional services that support the UK’s contractors and freelancers, is keen to see the UK economy remain united and stable as the flexible and mobile workforce works…
In the right circumstances, can MVLs be used for tax planning?
Historically the tax benefit of trading through a company has been one of the main reasons contractors opt for that trading structure rather than operating as a sole trader or being in employment. However, the proposed changes in dividend tax rates and the loss of the dividend tax credit, due to come into effect from…
UK economy will suffer says FCSA as T&S cuts go ahead
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) – the UK’s leading independent trade body for umbrella employers and accountancy service providers supporting the flexible workforce – today expressed its disappointment that the Government has not listened to the widespread warnings issued by the industry and has pressed ahead with its plans to cut travel and…
FCSA welcomes FreeAgent as new business partner
Innovative cloud accounting company FreeAgent has become the latest business partner of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), the UK’s leading trade association for professional employment services working to support the flexible workforce. FreeAgent, who provide a multi-award winning cloud accounting system specifically designed for freelancers, contractors and their accountants, has agreed the partnership…
FCSA react to Autumn Statement – double whammy for health sector
Julia Kermode, CEO of the FCSA said: “As usual the devil was in the detail of the Chancellor’s Spending Review today and it would appear that the Government will go ahead with its plans to abolish T&S tax relief from April 2016 for temporary workers engaged through an intermediary. This will apply to workers engaged…
UK plc to pay the price if T&S tax relief goes ahead
Government legislation to deny Travel & Subsistence tax relief for contractors and freelancers will have a significant impact on British business and the very many companies which rely on the flexible workforce for its expertise and skills. This warning is issued from The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA), the UK’s leading independent trade body…