Remaining within the self-employed status and S44 ITEPA (2003) regulations will ensure the risks to a business are minimised. Our Compliance review service provides a clear picture of an organisations position in respect of the regulations, outlining a client’s current legal position, and how it can be strengthened.
The review examines the entire contractual arrangement HMRC is likely to have an interest in: checking operating structures for weaknesses, including the types of sub-contractors engaged, the services provided and the nature of the clients receiving services.
All the contracts in the chain are audited, ensuring they reflect the reality of the engagements. This include contracts for sub-contractors and clients as both need to be consistent to ensure no terms in the upper contract (client) endanger the status conferred by the lower contract (sub-contractor).
All invoices and payslips/remittance advice slips, registration documents and marketing literature will also be reviewed to ensure the information presents the correct contractual position and won’t give rise to status or s44 issues.
Markel’s compliance review service can be tailored, and we are able to meet face-to-face or undertake the service remotely. The review can also include an audit of CIS compliance for construction sector clients.