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PayStream score a hat-trick in the Contracting Awards 2020

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Contractor Info

Thinking of contracting overseas? Some simple tax advice....

Work and travel have been severely impacted by the COVD-19 pandemic throughout 2020 and early 2021 but as things get back closer to what we’ve been used to, opportunities for contractors to work overseas will still exist.

Thu 21st Jan, 2021 | Joe Alderson

Industry News

Is HMRC’s CEST tool fit for purpose in the run up to April 2021?

HMRC introduced its ‘Check Employment Status Tool’ (CEST) in 2017 to assist employers, hirers and workers in determining the employment status of the worker to ensure that the correct tax and National Insurance Contributions were paid. However it has faced criticism, we take a look to see whether it is fit for purpose in this blog.

Tue 19th Jan, 2021 | Julian Ball

Personal Tax

Avoid £100's worth of Self Assessment penalties

For Personal Service Company directors in the contracting industry, and indeed small businesses in general, the start of a new year brings with it some tedious but essential tasks.

Mon 4th Jan, 2021 | Arif Patel

Industry News

PayStream score a hat-trick in the Contracting Awards 2020

On Thursday 4th November we did what no other provider has done before and scooped a trio of awards at the Contracting Awards 2020. Not only did we retain the Best Contractor Accountant award for the second year running, but we also walked away with Best Umbrella Company and Best Contractor Innovation for our IR35 Comply service.

Thu 5th Nov, 2020 | Kerry Hull

Industry News

'IR35 errant clause' is much ado about nothing

This week some commentators picked up on the drafting flaw and published articles warning against the use of umbrella companies unless tax was deducted before paying the umbrella company. This seemed counterintuitive to us since one of the benefits to agencies and contractors (and HMRC) of using umbrella companies is the assurance that the correct levels of tax are paid.

Thu 15th Oct, 2020 | Julian Ball

PayStream News

PayStream receive the highest grade ever awarded by our CSE assessor

At PayStream we have always taken the service that we deliver seriously. This is why many years ago we were the first company in our sector to achieve the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) Award.

Tue 6th Oct, 2020 | Kerry Hull

Contractor Info

Benefits of contracting vs permanent employment

There are many reasons why over a million people have chosen a career in contracting. However to find out what the top reasons are, who better to ask then our contractors.

Mon 5th Oct, 2020 | Kerry Hull

Contractor Info

How to find and win that next contract

Finding and winning contract work is a whole different story to finding and winning a permanent job. Contractors often get just one opportunity to impress as they are usually hired after just one interview. This article will give you our top tips for winning that contract.

Mon 28th Sep, 2020 | Tom Sweeney

Industry News

The Winter Economy Plan summary

With the furlough scheme due to end in October the country was waiting to hear what new proposals the Chancellor had planned to help industry and business through the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. This came in the form of the Winter Economy Plan. Further details of the measures announced are still to be published or clarified. In this article we provide a summary of what we learned.

Fri 25th Sep, 2020 | Julian Ball

PayStream News

Dan's PayStream journey

Dan plays a vital role as a Purchase Ledger Assistant at PayStream. He works with all departments to ensure that the company accounts are kept up to date and everything is paid on time.

Mon 21st Sep, 2020 | Steven Cheeseman

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