VAT reverse charge delayed until October 2020

The new domestic reverse charge was due to be introduced this October but a recent announcement means that the change has now been delayed until October 2020.  The reverse charge will apply to construction services and news of the twel...

As the date for IR35 reforms draws ever-closer, the government has recently published draft legislation as part of the Finance Bill 2020, to provide businesses with a clearer picture of what changes they will need to implement to ensur...

We are very lucky here at Sterling to have developed such a fantastic team of industry experts, all dedicated to providing a high-quality service to our agency and contractor clients alike. Each month we are asking one member of our te...

HMRC’s CEST (Check Employment Status Tool) tool has come under fire from all angles. The introduction of IR35 for the public sector has been plagued by confusion and the tool has been widely criticised as not fit for purpose. The CE...

Contractors generally have to make a decision about how to receive their pay and in recent years changes to tax legislation have led to more and more contractors considering setting up as a ltd company or PSC. Recruiters are often a...

With the date for IR35 changes fast approaching, many of our agency partners are busy preparing their business for how these changes will impact their current processes, and what they can do to ensure they are compliant with this legis...

Using an umbrella service offers many advantages for workers but there are clear benefits for recruiters too.  Here are five of the benefits that recruiters share with us when we ask them about using our services. Benefits to r...

We are extremely proud of the team we have here at the Sterling Group, all of whom are dedicated to providing an expert and high-quality service to both our agency and contractor clients alike. Each month we are asking members of our t...

When contracting one of the key concerns that many contractors have is how they will be paid and how to manage their pay, expenses and tax affairs. Most people pursue contracting because they want to enjoy the flexibility and variet...

As we enter the Easter celebrations, we want to keep our agency partners and contractors updated as to when we will be available over the coming week. Our offices will close on Thursday 18th April at 5pm and will re-open on Tuesday ...