Momentous decision is already impacting contractors across the country, even while appeal seems likely, UK Contract Partners reports

London, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/25/2015 -- UK Contract Partners published at the company's website a new analysis of a recent High Court decision upholding the legality of HMRC's Accelerated Payment Notice, or APN, tactic. When contractors in the United Kingdom take part in tax avoidance schemes HMRC proposes to challenge, a provision of the Finance Act 2014 allows HMRC to demand tax payment within 90 days and before the legality of the arrangement has been determined.

In upholding the APN measure on all counts, the decision frees HMRC to pursue upfront payment from more contractors who use tax avoidance measures. The new UK Contract Partners report details the implications of this important decision for the company's customers and other contractors in the United Kingdom.

"Widely debated before last year's Finance Act enabled it, the Accelerated Payment Notice has turned out to be a source of real difficulties for many contractors in the United Kingdom," UK Contract Partners founder David Spowart said, "Our new report looks at what the High Court's recent ruling implies for our clients and others who make a living through contracting. While an appeal is underway, HMRC is feeling vindicated and already pursuing many more contractors."

With a wide range of ways to keep their tax bills down, some plainly legitimate and others less so, contractors in the United Kingdom frequently come onto the radar of Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs service. Formerly, the HMRC had to make determinations as to the legality of particular tax avoidance strategies before it could force tax payments from those who used them.

That changed with the Finance Act 2014, where a new tool called the Accelerated Payment Notice was introduced. Now upheld by the High Court's recent decision, the APN gives HMRC the power to insist on tax payments even before it has found that a scheme is illegitimate and without the possibility of appeal by the affected taxpayer.

The new UK Contract Partners report looks into the implications of this significant development, detailing what contractors in the United Kingdom can expect as a result. As one of the UK' s top partners for contractors of all kinds, UK Contract Partners regularly analyzes the evolving state of the country's contracting environment, as with its newly published report on the High Court decision.

UK Contract Partners makes it simple and cost-effective for contractors to avoid ir35 and other common pitfalls of the business, providing full-service assistance with everything from setting up and maintaining the umbrella companies london contractors so often benefit from to helping contractors obtain mortgages. The company's new report on the High Court APN decision can be found at its website, where visitors can also read more about the full range of its services.

About UK Contract Partners
Working for the nation's contractors, UK Contract Partners provides valuable, effective assistance with setting up and administering tax-advantaged, fully legal umbrella and limited company arrangements that can cut bills 15% to 30% compared to using PAYE.

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Individuals find they can take advantage of a free, no obligation assessment to determine which option best meets their needs to avoid IR35, reports UKContractPartners.co.uk

Tower Hamlets, London -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/28/2015 -- Independent contractors wondering how to avoid ir35 will find they have options. One may establish an umbrella company, a limited company or make use of an existing limited company to maximize their earning potential and flexibility without running afoul of the legal requirements concerning independent contractors. UK Contract Partners assists those in this situation, offering a variety of solutions to meet each contractor's unique needs, and one can make use of the free, no obligation assessment to determine which option best meets their needs.

"Umbrella companies often get into trouble with the HMRC, as they are taking advantage of loopholes that the HMRC is in the process of closing. They pay contractors in loans that don't have to be repaid, yet this is where the problem lies. UK Contract Partners offers an alternative to this, allowing one to establish an umbrella company that will withstand HMRC scrutiny. In addition, the company provides ongoing maintenance services to help clients meet their regular obligations in relation to their company. " David Spowart, founder of UK Contract Partners, explains.

Others opt to form a limited company, and there are advantages to choosing this alternative. One must be aware that 90 percent of contractors choosing this option encounter problems when it comes to IR35, as the substitution clause confuses many. Furthermore, those establishing this type of company frequently find they cannot take advantage of certain tax breaks granted by the government.

"With the aid of UK Contract Partners, independent contractors find they can obtain the benefits of a limited company and comply with IR35 regulations. In addition, they gain access to tax breaks they may not even be aware of, and virtually no admin is required. These are only a few of the benefits one finds when working with our company to establish a limited company," Spowart states.

As contracting opportunities continue to expand in the country, more individuals will turn to independent contracting. It's best to turn to a professional to ensure one receives the maximum income, while avoiding IR35 problems. Those who do so find they enjoy being their own boss, as they encounter fewer headaches and hassles.

"Don't risk the hard earned financial freedom many obtain when working as an independent contractor. Keep more of your income and still comply with all HMRC regulations. UK Contract Partners shows individuals exactly how to do this. Even bona fide contract workers can find they encounter problems when they try to establish an umbrella or limited company, but our company ensures this isn't an issue. All one has to do is ask," Spowart announces.

About UK Contract Partners
David Spowart founded UK Contract Partners to assist professionals looking to obtain freedom as an independent contractor while obtaining more earning potential and flexibility. The company delivers UK contractors with limited and umbrella company tax strategies not seen elsewhere.

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Strong, consistent growth puts eastern England contractors in the driver's seat, particularly for those with technology skills, UK Contract Partners reports

London, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/24/2015 -- UK Contract Partners, one of the United Kingdom's top contractor support services, released an informative new report focusing on the booming East of England high-technology contracting scene. Available at the UK Contract Partners website, the new report exposes a strong surge of growth in contracting opportunities in eastern England, fueled by, among other forces, great demand from the National Health Services for skilled technology contractors. A one-stop shop for contractors in the United Kingdom, UK Contract Partners provides all-in-one umbrella-company setup and maintenance services that help contractors cut their tax bills, avoid ir35, and better enjoy the rewards of contractor status.

"While the contracting industry is thriving throughout the United Kingdom," UK Contract Partners founder David Spowart noted, "the situation in the East of England really stands out. Strong month-on-month demand for contractors, particularly technology specialists, means that skilled, independent workers are doing very well there. We hope readers will enjoy the new report at our website, and we plan on taking another look at the East of England before long."

As companies in the United Kingdom have increasingly sought to assemble more flexible, cost-effective work forces, some of the most ambitious and independent workers have discovered new opportunities. Becoming an independent contractor instead of a salaried worker, many have found, can be a route to greater freedom and self-sufficiency, particular for those with in-demand skills.

At the same time, the arrangement can involve some potential pitfalls. Most committed contract workers in the United Kingdom make use of limited company intermediaries that are designed to improve the tax implications of working under contract, for example. In some cases, though, even those who do bona fide contract work have found themselves falling afoul of regulations like IR35, whereby the government insists that National Insurance and other tax contributions be paid, as if contract income were the result of conventional employment.

UK Contract Partners is the top source of effective assistance with such issues. The company's services can be used to establish a brand-new limited or umbrella company that will stand up under scrutiny related to IR35 and other regulations, ensuring that contractors can focus specifically on the work that they specialize in. UK Contract Partners' ongoing maintenance services make it simple and affordable to keep up with regular obligations related to umbrella companies, too, so that clients are typically absolved of needing to do anything themselves.

As such an important, committed partner to contract workers throughout the United Kingdom, UK Contract Partners keeps a close eye on the opportunities and challenges they face. That ongoing focus led to the creation of the company's new report into the contracting industry in the East of England. The new publication, which identifies and details a local industry of great vitality and potential, is available for free to visitors to the UK Contract Partners website.

About UK Contract Partners
Taking the hassle and busywork out of life as a contractor in the United Kingdom, UK Contract Partners helps clients set up and maintain umbrella companies and other arrangements that cut their tax rates and free them to perform at a higher level.

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Individuals looking to avoid IR35 find this company to be of great assistance and the iPad Mini is just an added bonus, reports UKContractPartners.co.uk

London, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/27/2015 -- UK Contract Partners announces they are providing clients with a free iPad Mini worth £319 once they have been a client for six months. Individuals find this is a nice bonus on top of the income they are saving by working with this company. Actually, anyone looking to avoid ir35 should definitely check this company out, as they show clients the money and provide a free gift while doing so.

"UK Contract Partners works to help clients maximise income from their contract while saving HMRC and admin headaches. Many individuals fail to realize they are at risk, yet their contract is written in a way that could have major tax implications. An IR35 expert reviews the contract to ensure certain points are not missed, as missing even one point could lead to a person being considered an employee, rather than a contractor," David Spowart, spokesperson for UK Contract Partners, explains.

Management and command is one area of concern for contractors. Any time a client dictates one's working hours, he or she is then considered an employee of the client. The same holds true if the client demands the contractor work on specific days or has specified break times, and any contract safe from IR35 must not include provisions of this type.

"This is only one area of the contractor's agreement which will be examined. Financial risks, works tools and office space, employee rights and more are others. When an individual contracts through UK Contract Partners, IR35 issues are resolved, as he or she becomes an employee and can then take home the maximum contract value without worrying about HMRC," Spowart continues.

Recent changes to legislation have affected the contractor payroll and umbrella landscape, and one cannot be too careful when it comes to HMRC. Many contractors are now realizing they are not complying with the new legislation or that they are operating too safely, therefore they are missing out on legal tax allowances. Independent contractors find the unique solution provided by UK Contract Partners to be of great help in maximising income.

"Contact us today for a no obligation illustration of how we can be of help to you. When you do so, you'll find you keep more of your hard earned money, yet no longer need to worry about HMRC. The free iPad Mini offered to long term clients is just an added bonus," Spowart declares.

About UK Contract Partners
David Spowart founded UK Contract Partners to provide contractors with an on-shore payroll solution. Individuals earning more than £15 per hour find they can maximise income while avoiding HMRC headaches with the help of this company. Outstanding services of the company include access to a specialist mortgage broker, expert negotiation training and tips along with job alerts for contract jobs.

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The company allows individuals to retain a higher percentage of their income legitimately, reports UKContractPartners.co.uk

London, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/08/2015 -- UK Contract Partners understands that many individuals worry about HMRC concerns and admin headaches when establishing contracts. They work with clients to explain how contracts works and why an individual doesn't need to worry when establishing an ir35 contract, as they offer a solution which avoids this problem. With the help of UK Contract Partners, clients find they can retain a higher percentage of their income safely and remain 100 percent compliant.

"Individuals choosing to work with UK Contract Partners find they can mitigate the risk of any legislation associated with this type of contract and all necessary insurances are provided. This is free to setup and free to leave, thus individuals can make use of the service with confidence," David Spowart, spokesperson for UK Contract Partners, declares.

Many individuals avoid working with an IR35 for fear of making a mistake and being heavily penalized as a result. With the help of UK Contact Partners, this fear may be reduced. The company recommends certain steps be taken to ensure the contract meets all requirements. With the help of these steps, clients find they can reduce their risk.

One needs to show they are working from home or their own office to avoid making use of IR35. An easy way to do so would be to hire an accountant to assist with taxes or to send out invoices. Both show one's ownership in a business and that one is acting as a contractor instead of an employee. In addition, one should never accept sick pay, maternity pay, holiday pay or pensions from a company, as doing so indicates the person is an employee. Benefits such as these are reserved for employees, not contractors. Keep these tips in mind when establishing a contract to ensure one isn't hit with penalties and fines.

To ensure full compliance, enlist an IR35 expert to help create and/or review the contract. The tips above only describe a few ways to avoid issues, and there are numerous others. The expert works to spot potential problems before they cause issues. Companies often turn to UK Contract Partners in this situation. When an individual becomes an employee, IR35 is no longer an issue as it doesn't apply to employees, and one no longer needs to worry about HMRC reprisals.

"Contact UK Contract Partners today. Learn how to avoid IR35 or, in those situations where it applies and it cannot be avoided, how to reduce concerns about these types of reprisals. Individuals who do so find they retain a much higher percentage of their income and all taxes and NI are paid. These are only two of the many benefits of enlisting experts in this situation. Those who do so find there are numerous others," Spowart states.

About UK Contract Partners
David Spowart spent many years working for others, only to find he wished to start his own business, and his dream led to the creation of UK Contract Partners. His goal in establishing the company was to help small to medium enterprises grow and prosper by gaining a better understanding of their sales and partnership opportunities, and this vision continues today. The company functions to simplify contracts for those who wish to work on their own and offers an on-shore payroll solution for those who make more than £15 per hour along with other solutions.

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