by Kerry Gibbs | Sep 3, 2020 | Shareholder & Investor Agreements
Most business owners believe that nothing will go wrong when they first set up a company with a partner(s). In fact, they are usually confident that because they know each other so well and are therefore unlikely to argue over something that could lead to the...
by Kerry Gibbs | Aug 10, 2020 | IR35
If you are self-employed, a contractor or a freelancer, being found violating IR35 can have severe consequences for your trade or business. Not only will you be required to pay back the taxes you owe, but you will also have to deal with the interest payments and any...
by Kerry Gibbs | Jul 7, 2020 | IR35
IR35, the UK’s anti-tax avoidance legislation, has been the subject of widespread criticism since it was first introduced 20 years ago. Designed to prevent workers and the companies that hire them from committing tax avoidance, IR35 has often been thought of as being...
by Kerry Gibbs | Jul 1, 2020 | IR35
Before IR35 took effect in April 2000, contractors who declared themselves as self-employed were able to provide personal services through their intermediaries, a personal service company or a limited company. As a result, they could set up an employment contract with...
by Kerry Gibbs | Apr 28, 2020 | Consumer Law
Over the past few weeks I have been asked a number of questions regarding refunds etc from suppliers as a consumer. Whilst it seems the majority of companies who deal with consumers across the UK have been flexible, there are a number of consumers who find themselves...