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As the UK government focuses on ensuring that temporary workers pay the expected amount of tax, it is increasingly important for umbrella companies and contractor
27 June 2016
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As the UK government focuses on ensuring that temporary workers pay the expected amount of tax, it is increasingly important for umbrella companies and contractor
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
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
When a contractor is trading as a limited company, there is likely to be a time when they would benefit from speaking to a Liquidator.
We are proud to sponsor TREC 2016 – the Talent, Recruitment and Employment Conference hosted by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). The conference will
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), the UK’s largest leading trade association for professional employment services working to support the flexible workforce has agreed
Despite unveiling research reported by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) earlier this month that implied that 90% temporary workers in the public sector are tax
ONS Labour market figures out today show that the UK workforce has increased due to an upsurge in self-employment and temporary workers. 20,000 more
FCSA members have held a roundtable with David Gauke MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, as part of the trade association’s mission to build relations
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA), the UK’s leading independent trade body whose members provide professional support services to freelancers and contractors, is delighted
Since the days of the industrial revolution, new manufacturing process and technical innovations have brought new insurance risks never previously considered. In the modern age
We are pleased to announce that the FCSA is a sponsor of the Recruitment Leaders Connect Conference in Manchester. This conference, which will take
FCSA has called into question HMRC’s plans to consult on public sector contractors to be taxed as employees and put onto the payroll. The challenge
Following a media story that appeared in the Guardian on Friday April 15th (recruiter advises construction firms how to overcome tax loophole clampdown) suggesting that
Mark Ellis is right to report in The Mirror (6th April 2016 “New stealth tax to hit pockets of hundreds of thousands of workers) that
Following our successful recruiters’ seminar roadshow, we are pleased to announce an exclusive seminar for FCSA Associate Members, Associates and other firms in the professional
FCSA has welcomed the extra measures included in last weeks 2016 Finance Bill which clarified long awaited details on restricting travel and subsistence tax relief
The “sugar tax” featured heavily in today’s budget, but apart from the scrapping of Class 2 NICS for the self-employed there were few sweeteners for
Media reports (Daily Mail, March 10th) suggesting that Transport for London has encouraged some staff to be paid “off the books” needs to be addressed
Media reports over the last few days suggesting that Transport for London has encouraged some staff to be paid “off the books” along with other
Whilst FCSA welcomes any move to raise standards and stamp out bad practice it is disappointing that in signing the Minimum Standards Charter Wakefield Council
Research out today has revealed that only 35% of UK hirers are fully conversant with the pending Travel & Subsistence (T&S) regulations with 38%
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA), the UK’s leading independent professional employment services trade association, is holding a series of free seminars up and
Following its contribution to the BIS consultation process last year, FCSA is pleased that Julie Deane’s report just out has recognised that a range of
We are pleased to announce a free seminar roadshow on ‘Travel & Subsistence Changes – How to Minimise Your Risk’ to be held at venues
A report out over the weekend suggesting that workers are forced to use ‘umbrella firms’ and are losing out on pensions and pay is completely
SmartWork has been awarded Accredited Membership of The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) demonstrating that it fully complies with the trade body’s strict code
The CBI, CIPD, REC and FCSA are appealing for businesses to help them gather evidence on the impact that the removal of Travel & Subsistence
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
Welcome to our 2015 FCSA year in review – a collection of highlights and some of our great achievements. It was an outstanding year for
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
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,
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
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) – the UK’s leading independent trade body for umbrella employers and accountancy service providers supporting the flexible workforce
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
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
Government legislation to deny Travel & Subsistence tax relief for contractors and freelancers will have a significant impact on British business and the very many
Lord Palmer of Childs Hill has appealed to the Government to rethink its plans announced in the March 2015 Finance Bill and repeal Sections 289A
FCSA’s Chief Executive Julia Kermode has been invited to take part in a panel debate on the ongoing impact of the holiday pay ruling for
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has learned from Tuesday’s Public Bill Committee session on the Finance Bill 2015-16 that the Government is making
FCSA has welcomed Friday’s announcement that the Government will move ahead with its plans to appoint a Small Business Commissioner through the Enterprise Bill following
A forthcoming Immigration Bill, which is to be implemented during Autumn 2015, will affect illegal workers, as they may face a prison sentence of up to
Our CEO, Julia Kermode, shares her blog post published on linkedin: Last week I shared a platform with HMRC representatives and IPSE to discuss, debate
FCSA’s Chief Executive Julia Kermode has been invited to speak at this year’s Recruitment Agency Expo at the NEC in Birmingham. She will deliver a
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) are announcing a new working relationship. All umbrella companies holding REC
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has today welcomed MyAccountant on board as a new member having demonstrated that it fully complies with the
Today’s research study “Neither One Thing Nor The Other” issued by the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is an over-simplification of the real self-employment situation according to the
Among the many points that form the FCSA Code of Compliance, the need to verify an employee’s legitimacy is one of the most relevant issues when
This blog post was originally published in HR News. Julia Kermode, CEO of FCSA, discusses the role of flexible workers and the contribution they make to
Let’s go back twenty years to the ‘90s when the air was thick with rumours that the traditional workplace was soon to be a thing
Interestingly, the Labour party has started saying it must reach out to self-employed, with their “Red Shift” group believing the party is doomed to failure
In line with the Labour Market Statistics released for June, FCSA has issued analysis in its monthly Contingent Labour Workforce report for members and associates.
FCSA is urging MPs to show their support for contractors by using the Summer Budget as an opportunity to redress errors made in the
FCSA has called today’s Budget a mixed bag for members and the freelance community it supports. Commenting on some of the detail that affects members,
FCSA chair Graham Fisher has been invited to attend the Chancellor’s post-Budget briefing on 9th July. The invitation can be seen as a clear acknowledgement
Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance has become the latest business partner of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA). Kingsbridge is dedicated to providing insurance solutions
Just one month following the launch of FCSA’s trade association for contractor management service providers, over 25 professional services companies have signed up to FCSA’s
FCSA has issued its first monthly Contingent Labour Workforce Update on the day that the ONS Labour Market Statistics (for February-April 2015) shows that UK
FCSA welcomes a report issued by the National Association of Pension Funds assessing the levels of human capital in the workplace. The report entitled ‘Where’s the
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is lending its support to the SAFERjobs campaign to help clamp down and stamp out job scamming in
The BBC Radio 4 Today Programme this morning exposed a tax avoidance scheme being promoted by an employment solutions company. The scheme enables recruitment agencies to
On behalf of its members who support the UK’s contractor and freelancer community, the FCSA has welcomed the Queen’s speech which in the main highlighted
Tuning in to Sajid Javid’s inaugural speech this week, the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has welcomed the new Business Secretary’s commitment to
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has today launched an Associate programme in order to broaden its representation of the Contractor Management Sector and
New Millennia Umbrella has become the latest member of The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) demonstrating that it fully complies with the trade body’s
We need your help! There are political discussions taking place regarding the future of tax deductible travel and subsistence expenses for contractors and self-employed. In
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) congratulate David Cameron on his win as he returns to Downing Street but also send a clear
The recent budget announcement contained a very important message for Umbrella Companies and Directors of PSC’s. In fact, anyone who responded to the recent discussion document
FCSA has announced that First Freelance has been accepted as a full member of the Association demonstrating that it fully complies with the trade body’s strict
In response to the BBC’s One Show, FCSA has written to them in order to have a right of reply: The One Show presented
Tax is a key issue for all parties, evasion and avoidance, and the recent HSBC revelations continue to fan the flames sot hat tax will
18 March 2015 The FCSA has welcomed today’s announcement by the Chancellor that it aims to continue supporting the UK’s flexible workforce by abolishing class
13 March 2015 Dear Sir I am outraged and disappointed to learn that the Welsh Government has formally barred the use of umbrella payroll companies
Representatives from a collaboration of 38 companies, employing approximately 90,000 contingent workers, today visited the House of Commons to showcase the benefits of umbrella
4 March 2015 The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is pleased to announce that Advance has demonstrated full compliance with the FCSA Code of
Non-compliant umbrella employers have been making the headlines lately and for all the wrong reasons. In September 2014, in his party conference speech, Ed Miliband
Leading a collaborative campaign with 36 of the UK’s largest umbrella firms, the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), today stated that the proposed
3 February 2015 Monday’s parliamentary questions resulted in the Financial Secretary to the Treasury recognising the value of umbrella companies which operate responsibly. Responding to
The Channel 4 Dispatches programme (aired Monday 19 January, 20:00) exposed some unethical practices that we have long been aware take place within our sector.
