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HMRC is aware of scheme users being told we will demand a deed of release before agreeing a settlement of your disguised remuneration liabilities.
If you’re a UK agency or business placing or using temporary labour, find out what you can do to reduce your risk of using a non-compliant umbrella company.
Information on a number of schemes designed to avoid Income Tax and National Insurance contributions by using capital advances, joint and mutual share ownership agreements.
Guide for businesses on best practice when using non-disclosure clauses in compensation settlement agreements where product safety is a factor.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mr Justice Bourne on 11 April 2024.
Find out what to do if an agency or umbrella company offers to reduce your tax liability and increase your take home pay.
HMRC is aware of a contractor arrangement which claims to avoid the 2019 loan charge by transferring ownership of shares in a Personal Service Company (PSC).
Find out about gaining approval for a fair partial exemption special method if you deal with partial exemption for insurers.
Information and guidance on Social Outcomes Partnerships (also known as Social Impact Bonds) and the Life Chances Fund.
Find out about the independent General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR) Advisory Panel opinion on a tax avoidance arrangement that rewarded a director through a remuneration trust.
Find out about mini umbrella company fraud, including checks you should complete and how to report potential fraud.
The Office of Fair Trading ( OFT ) was responsible for protecting consumer interests throughout the UK. Its responsibilities have been passed to a number of different organisations. View the closed OFT site in the UK Government Web Archive ....
The CMA investigated alleged excessive and unfair pricing, anti-competitive agreements and abusive conduct with respect to hydrocortisone tablets under Chapters I and II CA98 and Articles 101 and 102 TFEU.
Find out about the tax avoidance arrangements used by some umbrella companies.
HM Revenue and Customs is aware of a scheme that claims to avoid tax by using job boards and loyalty points paid by a third party.
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