The new Legislation regarding Onshore Employment Intermediaries and False Self-Employment became law on the 6th April 2014.
What does this mean for your Self-Employed Operatives?
Basically if your Operative is working under supervision, direction or control (SDC) they can no longer be self-employed for tax purposes and are deemed to be PAYE.
Can you still pay operatives on a Self-Employed basis?
Since 2014 it has been up to you to prove to HMRC that your operative is not working under the ‘control’ elements mentioned above. By choosing to use ACL CIS to payroll your sub-contractors, those who are genuinely self-employed can legitimately remain so.
What can you do going forward?
As HMRC are ramping up their employment status inspections, take immediate action to protect your company. Contact us now to have your sub-contractors moved to ACL CIS.
If you are unsure of the status of your Operatives, please do not hesitate to contact our office where we will be happy to discuss yours and your Operatives options further.