If you work in a trade and are completing work on people’s homes, then it is fundamental your terms and conditions comply with consumer rights laws. Furthermore, it is essential...
As of May 2018 we all have to comply with the GDPR right? Wrong. Kinda…. Because the GDPR is a European regulation, we can’t directly use it as law, so the UK have added to our...
If you wish to invest in or perhaps build your own company, there are certain legal documents you need to familiarise yourself with to ensure that your business will be built on...
With IR35 set to target businesses in the private sector next year, it is crucial for contractors, as well as their intermediaries and clients, to make the necessary preparations...
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...
When trying to establish a start-up with business partners, one piece of expert advice you will often hear is that you should draw up a shareholders’ agreement, and for good...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...