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The FCSA is disappointed by the recent article contained within Computer Weekly which can be found here: IR35: FCSA defends Charter change that lets umbrella

Read FCSA’s response to the Budget announcement made by the Chancellor on 3 March 2021 and how it will impact the temporary workforce sector.

FCSA announces the appointment of Deborah Murphy to the newly created post of Membership Manager to support existing members and future membership growth.

FCSA is to sponsor Best In-House Recruitment Team and Recruitment Agency of the Year (Large 100+ Employees) 2021 Recruiter Award categories.

A Statement of Work (SoW) is an agreement between two businesses that typically defines key deliverables to be achieved, to consider a project satisfactorily complete

The FCSA welcomes three new Board members – James Burrows from Danbro, Daniel Haslem from Giant, and Alison Roberts from Optionis.

IR35 is tax legislation that aims to stop individuals from avoiding tax by supplying their services to the client through an intermediary, such as a

When IR35 first came into force in 2000, each contractor was responsible for assessing their own IR35 status. Therefore, the contractor’s limited company or employment

Inside IR35 Meaning To be ‘inside’ IR35 means that you are considered, for tax purposes, an employee of your end hirer and therefore subject to

The new rules come with significant compliance and tax risks for both agencies and end hirers. The agency is the first port of call for

Further to the FCSA’s meeting with HMRC officials this week (Wednesday, 14 October), following HMRC having been made aware of concerns regarding the wording of

FCSA report “a very positive and constructive meeting” with HMRC officials regarding the recent issues emerging out of IR35 off-payroll reforms. Find out more.

Dasa Umbrella Limited achieves FCSA Accreditation for their umbrella employment and CIS/self-employed payroll services.

FCSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Pluck as its new CEO today. Phil takes over from Julia Kermode who has held the post during its growth over the last 6.5 years.

Exchequer Solutions is the latest firm to achieve FCSA Accreditation for umbrella employment and CIS payroll services.

Sterling is the latest firm to become accredited by the FCSA, demonstrating that they operate to the highest industry standards for the benefit and protection of their clients.

Payme passed FCSA Accreditation, achieving accreditation for its umbrella employment and CIS/self-employed payroll services.

Accredited Members can now enter for the FCSA sponsored Talent Tech Star Awards Contractor Solution of the Year award with 50% discount on entries.

Bright Sky Contracting has achieved FCSA Accreditation for its umbrella employment and CIS payroll services.

Husp, part of the Huntswood Group, is the latest firm to achieve FCSA Accreditation for umbrella employment services.

SSC Services has achieved FCSA Accreditation for its umbrella employment services.

FCSA Chief Executive, Julia Kermode responds to the government’s decision to delay the implementation of the off-payroll reforms in the private sector announced on 17 March 2020.

Churchill Knight and associated companies are the latest firms to become accredited by the FCSA, demonstrating that they operate to the highest industry standards for the benefit and protection of their clients.

Read FCSA Chief Executive, Julia Kermode’s response to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget 2020 announcement.

AZebra is the latest firm to become an FCSA Accredited Member; accredited for its umbrella employment and CIS payroll services.

Smart Pension, providers of a super-fast and secure automatic enrolment workplace pensions platform designed specifically for UK business, forms a partnership with FCSA.

Generate has achieved FCSA Accreditation for its umbrella employment and CIS/self-employed payroll services.

Exact Payroll, providers of professional support services to help freelancers, contractors and small businesses, has become the latest firm to become accredited by the FCSA for its umbrella and CIS payroll services. 

FCSA welcomes three highly respected industry authorities to its Board.  They are Mark Beal-Preston from Optionis, Tim Hunt from Mango Pay and Joe Taffurelli from Liquid Friday.

New case shows earlier drafts of investigatory reports can be disclosable in Tribunal proceedings.

Global Challenge Umbrella Services has become the latest FCSA Accredited Member; accredited for their umbrella employment services.

Clipper Contracting secures FCSA Accreditation for the provision of umbrella employment and self-employed/CIS payroll services.

Today (11/07/19) the Government has issued draft legislation for the Finance Bill 2019-20, including plans for off-payroll reform to be rolled out to the private

Ten leading organisations representing the UK’s thousands of contractors and freelancers have written an open letter to Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt. The letter calls

Written by FCSA Business Partner, Larsen Howie In Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance Of Being Earnest’, Lady Bracknell famously says, “To lose one parent, Mr Worthing,

Written by FCSA Business Partner, Remus Rewards   When it comes to attracting and maintaining new and existing employees, it can become a challenge to

In a move to drive up standards in the supply chain, The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) today unveiled a new initiative for recruiters.

HMRC has now issued the long-awaited consultation into off-payroll reforms for the private sector, due to be effective from April 2020.  At a glance there

On Monday the Government finally issued their response to Matthew Taylor’s Review and the four consultations that took place over the summer. The most relevant

It’s been an interesting few days of media spotlight on our sector – from agency workers missing out on pay and rights, to the House

We are pleased to announce that the FCSA is the sponsor of this year’s IRP Business Leader of the Year Award. Now in its 10th

Our membership structure has changed.  Since yesterday, 30th September 2018, we have discontinued our associate membership and now we only have one category of membership,

The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is pleased to announce that Dolan Accountancy has earned full FCSA accreditation for its accountancy services to contractors

Today the ONS has issued their latest labour market figures, showing the UK workforce (all in employment) almost static this quarter – at 32,397 in

As Unite’s assistant general secretary Gail Cartmail calls for umbrella companies to be outlawed and accuses the government of washing its hands of workers who

HMRC has published their view of mutuality of obligations to explain their position behind omitting it from their Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) online

In a dispute that has rumbled on for well over 2 years, Unite has claimed a “legal precedent” in the use of “sham contracts” by