by Ashley | Nov 21, 2023 | Construction Industry, Subcontractors
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was originally set up in the 1970s to tackle tax dodging. Over the past 50 years, it has undergone various changes (and will no doubt undergo more changes in the future). As it stands, you must register for CIS as a contractor if...
by Ashley | Jun 16, 2023 | Subcontractors
You might have been told you can’t pay subbies by the hour because it makes it look like they are your employees rather than subbies. But this isn’t true. Employment status has nothing to do with how you pay a subcontractor. You can pay subcontractors by...
by Ashley | Jun 16, 2023 | General
Most of us understand the benefits of social media when it comes to marketing our businesses. It’s a great tool for companies to promote their services and connect with clients. But when it comes to online marketing, too many construction firms and tradespeople...
by Ashley | May 25, 2023 | Payroll, Subcontractors
You might have heard a rumour that if you contract your subbies through payroll or umbrella companies, they’ll take care of the insurance. It’s utter bollocks. Even if they vet all the subbies thoroughly, accidents happen, mistakes happen, and insurance claims happen....
by Ashley | May 25, 2023 | HMRC
The use of subbies in construction is not unusual – we all know that. And HMRC knows that too, which is why they are unlikely to bother you if you only work with subbies every now and then. But when you work with your subbies long-term, HMRC starts to get a little...
