Question: How does it work?
Answer: As a self-employed subcontractor you will be engaged by us under a contract for services which establishes you as a self-employed individual. You will need to sign and return your contract to us to confirm your agreement and status as a self-employed subcontractor.
Question: How do I get paid?
Answer: You will be paid each week following the week you have worked once we have received confirmation from your client.
Question: What about my tax & National Insurance?
Answer: ACL will deduct the appropriate amount of tax from your gross pay. The rate will be set by HMRC when we verify you. Standard rate 20%, higher rate 30%, or gross if applicable. You will be responsible for paying your own NI contributions direct.
Question: Can I claim expenses?
Answer: Yes. You can claim legitimate business expenses yearly when doing your self-assessment. We recommend you keep all relevant receipts safely.
Question: Is there a limit to the expenses I can claim?
Answer: Not as long as all expenses claimed qualify under HMRC rules.
Question: Do I get holiday pay?
Answer: No as a self-employed subcontractor you are not entitled to holiday pay.
Question: Do I need my own insurance?
Answer: Yes. If you don’t have your own insurance policy we may be able to cover you under our policy but we will make a small charge per week to cover our costs.
Question: Do I need to complete a tax return?
Answer: Yes. As a self-employed individual you must still submit a tax return, however all the information from your engagement with us will be on your pay advice slips which should make the process easy and simple.