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...
by Kerry Gibbs | Mar 31, 2020 | Shareholder & Investor Agreements
Having your own business and being your own boss is undoubtedly a dream-come-true for many people. For them, there is no greater rush than being able to call all the shots and not having to answer to anyone else. When the stakes getting high, it makes sense to do...
by Kerry Gibbs | Mar 30, 2020 | Shareholder & Investor Agreements
Setting up a company with a partner, whether it be a business partner or friends and family, can often be a tricky undertaking. If something goes wrong and the business goes down the pan at some point in the future, it is not only your capital that is in danger of...