FCSA is an independent industry association which has been founded to set the standard for companies providing services to the professional freelance workforce and give this vital community a voice.
 

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AWR introduction ‘may be painful for staffing companies’

Industry must make the right preparations this summer to comply with AWR legislation, rather than bury their heads in the sand or create novel ways to avoid being caught, according…

FCSA joins HMRC forum on IR35 reform

The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), which represents companies providing tax, accountancy, payroll and administrative support and services for the professional flexible workforce, has been invited to join the…

Recruitment Agency facing £10m debt transfer case

FCSA calls for recruitment agencies to review practices The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is calling for recruitment agencies to review their compliance practices after reports that a recruitment…

FCSA ‘welcomes AWR guidance’

“FCSA has been extensively involved in the development of AWR guidance, and ultimately we’re pleased with outcomes so far.  Government has sought to strike a careful balance between safeguarding vulnerable…

FCSA Responds to 2011 Budget

FCSA welcomes 2011 budget support but asks for increased understanding of the flexible workforce

FCSA Responds to Office of Tax Simplification Interim Report on Small Business Taxation

Stuart Davis, Chairman of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association, said: “We welcome the publication of the OTS’s interim report as it represents a significant step forward in the discussion…

FCSA responds to High Court National Minimum Wage judgment

The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), the independent industry organisation established to set standards for companies providing services to the UK flexible workforce, has announced its backing to last…

Office of Tax Simplification consults with FCSA contractors on IR35 reform

Senior Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) officials travelled north earlier this month to hear the views of contractors on IR35 reform.  In a workshop session organised by the Freelance and…

FCSA reminds staffing businesses of the benefits of compliant solutions

In response to the recent Court of Appeal Case (Tilson v Alstom Transport), Stuart Davis, Chairman of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) explained: “The recent Court of Appeal…

Statement responding to National Freelancers Day

Stuart Davis, Chair of the Freelance and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) said: “Today we celebrate the vital, £21 billion contribution the flexible workforce makes to the UK economy.  When a…