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Professional indemnity insurance for Ltd contractors: you need to protect yourself

9 November 2016

If you’re starting your own limited company as a contractor, you may have been told that you need to have insurance. Often, Recruitment Agencies will tell that you have at least a minimum of Professional Indemnity insurance in place and it’s important that you don’t ignore this.

Mike Keeling

Along with over 13 years experience in the contractor payroll industry, and after spending most of his working life as a financial advisor in the regulated financial services industry, Mike has garnered an extensive network of contacts in the recruitment industry, many of whom trust both him and the One Click Group to handle their accounting. Mike has also been a member of various industry bodies throughout the years, such as the British Institute of Recruiters, in order to champion best practices across the contractor payroll industry.

The IR35 proposed changes: the mass walkouts of freelancers

8 November 2016

With the Autumn Statement nearly upon us, many of us in the financial and recruitment sectors are considering what impact the proposed changes to the treatment of “off payroll” workers in the public sector may have on UK PLC.

Mike Keeling

Along with over 13 years experience in the contractor payroll industry, and after spending most of his working life as a financial advisor in the regulated financial services industry, Mike has garnered an extensive network of contacts in the recruitment industry, many of whom trust both him and the One Click Group to handle their accounting. Mike has also been a member of various industry bodies throughout the years, such as the British Institute of Recruiters, in order to champion best practices across the contractor payroll industry.

Non-standard work arrangements: law changes & labour market

19 October 2016

It’s been a while but we could now be seeing some good news for contractors. A new piece of terminology emerged over the last couple of weeks, relating to the changing way that people in the UK work: “Non standard work arrangements”.

Mike Keeling

Along with over 13 years experience in the contractor payroll industry, and after spending most of his working life as a financial advisor in the regulated financial services industry, Mike has garnered an extensive network of contacts in the recruitment industry, many of whom trust both him and the One Click Group to handle their accounting. Mike has also been a member of various industry bodies throughout the years, such as the British Institute of Recruiters, in order to champion best practices across the contractor payroll industry.

Offshore Umbrella Companies aren’t compliant

21 June 2016

Any payment model which has the words ‘tax avoidance’ associated with it, is one that should set the red flags waving furiously for any bona fide recruiter. Such is the extent of the problem that it is costing the Treasury some £100 million in lost earnings each year. So it comes as no surprise that the Government is now attempting to take a tough stance against such practices. But what does this crackdown mean to recruiters?

Mike Keeling

Along with over 13 years experience in the contractor payroll industry, and after spending most of his working life as a financial advisor in the regulated financial services industry, Mike has garnered an extensive network of contacts in the recruitment industry, many of whom trust both him and the One Click Group to handle their accounting. Mike has also been a member of various industry bodies throughout the years, such as the British Institute of Recruiters, in order to champion best practices across the contractor payroll industry.

Contractor taxation – time for a complete overhaul

15 February 2016

With all the imminent changes to the way contractors are paid, it’s great to have a clear voice calling for legislation to be reviewed to benefit them.

Mike Keeling

Along with over 13 years experience in the contractor payroll industry, and after spending most of his working life as a financial advisor in the regulated financial services industry, Mike has garnered an extensive network of contacts in the recruitment industry, many of whom trust both him and the One Click Group to handle their accounting. Mike has also been a member of various industry bodies throughout the years, such as the British Institute of Recruiters, in order to champion best practices across the contractor payroll industry.

Contractor expenses continued

3 February 2016

The forthcoming changes to travel and subsistence expenses for contractors is a topic that we have already talked about, but it’s so important for our industry that we want to further explain what is happening.

Mike Keeling

Along with over 13 years experience in the contractor payroll industry, and after spending most of his working life as a financial advisor in the regulated financial services industry, Mike has garnered an extensive network of contacts in the recruitment industry, many of whom trust both him and the One Click Group to handle their accounting. Mike has also been a member of various industry bodies throughout the years, such as the British Institute of Recruiters, in order to champion best practices across the contractor payroll industry.

Dividend tax changes

2 February 2016

Every year, you are likely to receive dividend income from your limited company. You will normally pay dividend tax on your earnings, however from 6^th April some changes will impact on how your company is taxed.

Mike Keeling

Along with over 13 years experience in the contractor payroll industry, and after spending most of his working life as a financial advisor in the regulated financial services industry, Mike has garnered an extensive network of contacts in the recruitment industry, many of whom trust both him and the One Click Group to handle their accounting. Mike has also been a member of various industry bodies throughout the years, such as the British Institute of Recruiters, in order to champion best practices across the contractor payroll industry.

Contractors – have your voice heard

28 January 2016

Petition time

As you are probably now aware (as we have already written about this at length), the Government are pressing on with their intention to restrict tax relief on travel and subsistence expenses for temporary workers.

Mike Keeling

Along with over 13 years experience in the contractor payroll industry, and after spending most of his working life as a financial advisor in the regulated financial services industry, Mike has garnered an extensive network of contacts in the recruitment industry, many of whom trust both him and the One Click Group to handle their accounting. Mike has also been a member of various industry bodies throughout the years, such as the British Institute of Recruiters, in order to champion best practices across the contractor payroll industry.

Supervision, Direction and Control – the story continues

26 January 2016

Straight from the horse’s mouth

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with the very people responsible for making decisions around the implementation of SDC at HMRC’s headquarters in a rainy London. I was accompanied by a number of umbrella company owners and directors representing All Umbrella Companies Are Equal (AUCAE).

Mike Keeling

Along with over 13 years experience in the contractor payroll industry, and after spending most of his working life as a financial advisor in the regulated financial services industry, Mike has garnered an extensive network of contacts in the recruitment industry, many of whom trust both him and the One Click Group to handle their accounting. Mike has also been a member of various industry bodies throughout the years, such as the British Institute of Recruiters, in order to champion best practices across the contractor payroll industry.

Financial Services for contractors

21 January 2016

If you are a contractor or have recently taken the first steps into contracting or freelancing then you will realise that your finances might be a little more complicated than a permanent employee. You might be receiving income from your own limited company in the form of dividends or you may be working through an umbrella company where your income might change from week to week.

Mike Keeling

Along with over 13 years experience in the contractor payroll industry, and after spending most of his working life as a financial advisor in the regulated financial services industry, Mike has garnered an extensive network of contacts in the recruitment industry, many of whom trust both him and the One Click Group to handle their accounting. Mike has also been a member of various industry bodies throughout the years, such as the British Institute of Recruiters, in order to champion best practices across the contractor payroll industry.