FCSA calls on UCATT’s construction workers to say no to industrial action
FCSA has learned that UCATT is encouraging its construction workers to take direct action in protest against umbrella firms and is calling for UCATT to reconsider its position, and meet up with FCSA to understand how compliant umbrellas work and the benefits they bring to contractors. FCSA has requested meetings with UCATT time and time…
FCSA and All Umbrella Companies Are Equal unite to oppose Apprenticeship Levy
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) and All Umbrella Companies Are Equal (AUCAE) have joined forces to speak out about the unfairness of the Apprenticeship Levy which could force some umbrella firms out of business. FCSA and AUCAE believe that umbrella firms should be exempted from the levy, due to come into force…
FCSA welcomes HMRC’s plan to penalise advisors who promote tax avoidance schemes but fires note of caution
The UK’s largest independent trade association for accountancy providers and umbrella firms, the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA), today welcomed a consultation document issued by HMRC which outlines plans to penalise accountants who help their clients to avoid tax. HMRC proposes fining advisors up to 100% of tax avoided which is in contrast to the…
HMRC’s planned reforms of the intermediaries legislation in the public sector will not provide silver bullet says FCSA in its official response to the consultation
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) today submitted its official response to HMRC outlining its concerns if IR35 proposals for the public sector go ahead and has included some alternative solutions for HMRC to consider. The planned new rules will apply to all businesses that supply individuals to the public sector if they are…
FCSA refutes Telegraph’s claims that personal service companies are inappropriate
Following a Telegraph report (22nd July 2016) that suggested the BBC has acted inappropriately by allowing key personnel to work through personal service companies FCSA today refuted any claims that personal service companies are inappropriate and stressed that they are a legitimate way of working for genuinely self-employed workers. The Telegraph article (click here for…
FCSA calls upon agencies and intermediaries to provide market insight
FCSA is calling for agencies and intermediaries to help gather evidence and market sentiment on the recent legislative changes that could impact their businesses and the industry overall. As the UK’s largest independent trade association for accountancy providers and umbrella employers that support the UK’s flexible workforce, FCSA believes it is vitally important to gain…
FCSA responds to Government research on hirers becoming responsible for IR35
The Government released a report yesterday outlining the findings of a research study they conducted amongst hirers about the possibility of them becoming responsible for determining IR35 status for their self-employed workers. Commenting on the findings, Julia Kermode, CEO of The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association, the largest independent trade association for accountancy providers and umbrella…
FCSA comments on leaving the EU
On leaving the EU, Julia Kermode, CEO of The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association, the UK’s largest independent trade body for contractor accountants and umbrella firms said: “For FCSA it will be business as usual as we continue to work to raise standards in our sector to support and protect the flexible workforce in the…
FCSA challenges Lawspeed on umbrella contract clause
FCSA is disappointed that Lawspeed’s recently updated umbrella contract includes an unreasonable clause and has advised umbrella firms not to sign or accept the new terms. The contract requires umbrella firm directors to personally guarantee against any risk arising from T&S expenses relief. However, under the new legislation the only instance where a tax liability…
FCSA sponsor TREC 2016 Conference
We are proud to sponsor TREC 2016 – the Talent, Recruitment and Employment Conference hosted by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). The conference will take place on Wednesday, 22 June 2016 at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel in London. This event, now in its third year, brings together the best of the best within…