HMRC confirms to Kingsbridge an off-payroll working exemption for scores of currently medium-sized companies, with effect from April 6th 2026.…
Bryan Robson is no stranger to making headlines; as a legendary figure in English football, his career has been defined…
“Is my sole trader business at risk because of IR35?” If you’ve asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Many…
In a show of unity and frustration, tradespeople from across the UK took to the streets in a major van…
The tools you work with are an essential part of your business and likely one of the biggest investments you’ve…
Running a business can be expensive, with the cost of tools, vehicles, employees, tax, insurance and more, all piling up!…
You may not have heard of the term “scope creep”, but if you’ve been running a business for any length…
Recently, some of our clients have been reporting back to us that they have been receiving letters from HMRC, informing…
Last week, Kingsbridge IR35 experts Andy Vessey and Ryan Dawson joined forces for our webinar – Perfect Practice for HMRC…
Professional indemnity, along with public liability, is one of the key insurance covers that most UK limited company contractors will…
Since the IR35 reforms came into effect in 2021, most contractors will no longer be responsible for their own IR35…
Recruiters are under increasing pressure to find outside IR35 roles for contractors. Our recent IR35 survey showed that 71% percent…
Employer’s liability insurance provides cover for your business if an employee makes a claim for a work-related injury or illness.…
Many of us dream of a relaxing retirement one day, but when you’re self-employed as a contractor it might not…
Becoming a contractor after being in permanent, full-time employment can be a daunting step to take, so the last thing…
If you are new to contracting, you’re probably still trying to fathom which insurances you actually need and which are…
We all remember poor Fatima the ballerina and how she was threatened intimidatingly with a career in cyber in those government…
It’s likely that, as a contractor, you’ve not heard of a Statement of Work (SoW) before and there’s not really…
Contractor insurance can seem like a right headache to sort out. Let’s face it, it’s not exactly a glamorous expense.…
Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business? Steve Forbes, editor of Forbes business…
It’s one of the horrors of being a contractor: you do the work, submit your invoice, wait the required period…
Whether you’re a career contractor or you’ve just dipped your toe in the world of professional freelancing, you’ll have likely…
Whether you are new to freelancing or you’re a long-term independent professional, it’s fair to say that we all experience…
Contractor Stuart Barnes (former professional rugby player and now rugby commentator) wins his IR35 case against HMRC. Mr Barnes was…
Sorting out business insurance at the top of your to-do list? You may still be undecided on who to go…
We all have bad days at work. Little annoyances that in the grand scheme of things, are minor – but…
Public liability insurance is one of the key insurances that most contractors have under their belt, so this probably isn’t the first…
With the work-from-home rule still being in effect, that’s exactly where most contractors are working from right now. It’s still…
One of the contractor insurances we get asked about a lot is employers’ liability (often referred to as EL) because, to be…
When the UK first began proceedings to leave the European Union, EU settled status was talked about a lot in…
Onboarding is a crucial part of the process for recruiter compliance. There are several pieces of key legislation that recruiters,…
With Rishi Sunak now appointed as PM, and Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor, they will no doubt continue their program of…
Having to take time off work sick is naturally concerning for contractors, especially in the midst of the cost of…
When Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng announced – in their now infamous mini-budget – that they were repealing the IR35…
Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves compared the government to “pickpockets,” saying they had forced the country into a “doom loop” of…
Contracting and freelancing can be a lonely game. It can feel like you’re in a bit of a bubble, isolated…
Categorising yourself correctly can help you in many ways, from appearing in the search engines for relevant search terms to…
