Prior to the implementation of IR35 into UK law, self-employed contractors of all stripes voiced their concerns with the legislation. It was roundly perceived as a needless obstacle in the way of contractors, with the potential to negatively affect their earnings. The latest reforms have exacerbated this perception, with many contractors’ previous concerns having been…
Read MoreMany contractors are still confused as to how exactly the IR35 tax changes for the private sector will impact their income and their business. The new changes are due to come into effect in April 2020, but recently UK pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has become the centre of a tax crackdown on so-called “disguised employment”. …
Read MoreWhy contractors may consider an MVL There are many reasons why a contractor might decide to close down their company using the Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) process, including: retirement taking on an employee-role emigrating. The over-riding reason for choosing an MVL is that the directors no longer need their (solvent) company, and they want the…
Read MoreContractors have been in the spotlight for some time now. While the current arrangements appear to be working well for contractors and the hiring companies (and, indeed, the general economy), there are other parties who are keen to meddle with things. In the recent Budget it was announced that the new IR35 rules will be…
Read MoreHMRC should rethink its ‘aggressive’ approach to IR35 tax reforms, according to many experts in the Contractor Accountant sector. Qdos Contractor (a tax insurance provider) says that the reforms could be seen as a threat to the self-employed way of working, worsened at a time of political uncertainty and no-deal Brexit fears. The claims come…
Read MoreToyah and Nicholas were brilliant in sorting the MVL out for one of my clients. They kept me updated all the way through the process, and the client was delighted with how easily it all went through. I have since referred another case to Clarke Bell – it is very reassuring to know that we are in such safe hands. Many thanks. Martyn
Martyn Thacker
Clarke Bell Ltd were excellent with every aspect of our Members Voluntary Liquidation and in particular they were great value for money. Our contact, Nicholas was extremely professional, most thorough and reached all deadlines to our total satisfaction.
Steve Dawson
Clarke Bell were very good to deal with during the closure of a business I worked for. Although the closure of the business was complicated and slow, Clarke Bell kept me up to date on everything happening and were very helpful. I would highly recommend them.