PayStream Blog

Agency Info

We've started the year as we mean to go on

We had a great to start to the year with the announcement that once again PayStream were voted the Best Umbrella Company in the Contractor UK Reader Awards! This is an achievement we are all extremely proud of, making it the third year in a row we have walked away with this title.

Thu 28th Mar, 2019 | Del Williams

Agency Info

In the spotlight - Joe Barter

This month we are introducing our Client Relationship Manager Joe Barter. This is a chance to let you get to know who you are working with a little more closely…

Thu 28th Mar, 2019 | Aimee Horgan-Briggs

Contractor Info

The Big Picture - March 2019

Earlier this month we had a relatively quiet Spring Statement that was somewhat overshadowed by the uncertainty cast by Brexit. We also saw the release of the consultation document for the IR35 private sector reforms.

Thu 28th Mar, 2019 | Paul Malley

Industry News

Tax evasion, tax avoidance, tax planning – what’s the difference?

This year’s Spring Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer has been rather overshadowed by Brexit but hidden amongst the various promised consultations appeared an HMRC report titled ‘Tackling tax avoidance, evasion and other forms of non-compliance’. We thought we’d share with you our view as to where we are now and where HMRC are planning to go next.

Fri 22nd Mar, 2019 | David McManus

Personal Tax

Year End Tax Guide

As the end of the tax year approaches there are various rules, rates and allowances in place which if used effectively can ensure you are working in the most tax efficient way. This is why we have created a Year End Tax Guide which covers the following topics from personal allowances and reliefs through to penalties and upcoming charges.

Fri 15th Mar, 2019 | Arif Patel

Industry News

Spring Statement 2019

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond, kept the presentation of his Spring Statement relatively brief today. The uncertainty over Brexit casting clouds over what he outlined as being a positive report on the UK’s economic health.

Thu 14th Mar, 2019 | David McManus

Industry News

Infographic: February Contractor Market Report

Each month we highlight key points taken from REC's Jobs Outlook Survey to bring you the latest contractor market trends.

Wed 13th Mar, 2019 | Steven Cheeseman

PayStream News

Celebrating International Women’s Day #BalanceforBetter

March 8th marks international women’s day. A day for us to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality. As this year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter, we wanted to celebrate just some of the many inspirational women we have working here at PayStream by asking them 4 simple questions…

Fri 8th Mar, 2019 | Steven Cheeseman

Industry News

IR35 private sector reforms update - the consultation is out

On 5th March the consultation document was released for the private sector. The consultation was largely as expected although HMRC clearly wants to place even more responsibility and liability on the supply chain than in the public sector.

Thu 7th Mar, 2019 | Julian Ball

News

Skills shortage 'to get worse': What can contractors do?

Three-quarters of UK recruiters believe the nation's skills shortage will worsen over the next two years. How can limited company contractors use this to their advantage?

Wed 27th Feb, 2019 | Kerry Hull

PayStream News

PayStream are FCSA Accredited

We are delighted to announce that PayStream have been confirmed as an FCSA accredited member. This prestigious accreditation supports our company ethos of delivering outstanding compliance and service and covers all three of our service offerings: umbrella, accountancy and CIS.

Wed 27th Feb, 2019 | Paul Malley

Industry News

IR35 in the private sector - MythBuster

In April 2017, there were major changes to how IR35 is operated in the public sector. Historically, the contractor supplying his company’s services to a client was responsible for determining whether IR35 applied to the assignment. However, from April 2017, this responsibility shifted to the client, with the agency (as the fee payer) becoming responsible for deducting tax from payments to the PSC if IR35 applied.

Tue 26th Feb, 2019 | Alison Roberts