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Employers' responsibilities for different contract types: full-time, part-time, fixed term, agency workers, consultants, zero hours, family members, volunteers and young workers
As an employer, the tax and employment responsibilities you have for your…
As an employer you must give employees: a written statement of employment…
Fixed-term contracts: last for a certain length of time are set in advance…
As an employer, you can hire temporary staff through agencies. This means:…
If you hire a freelancer, consultant or contractor it means that: they are…
Zero-hours contracts are also known as casual contracts. Zero-hours…
Family If you hire family members you must: avoid special treatment in…
Guidance for inspectors on how to make this decision and the process to follow.
How to pay a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA), including payment methods, reference numbers, bank details and deadlines.
You must pay the tax and Class 1B National Insurance due from your PAYE…
Set up a Direct Debit through your business’s HM Revenue and Customs…
You can pay your PAYE Settlement Agreement directly using your online or…
You can make a bank transfer using Faster Payments, CHAPS or Bacs: from…
You can pay online. There’s a fee if you pay by corporate credit card or…
You can pay at your branch by cash or cheque. You’ll need to use the…
You can send a cheque by post to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). HMRC…
You can check your bank or building society statement to confirm the…
How to pay a Self Assessment late filing penalty or late payment penalty by Direct Debit, bank transfer, credit card, cheque or at a bank or building society.
What subcontractors in the building industry must do under the Construction Industry Scheme - registering, record keeping, applying for gross payment status and reporting business changes
How to change your charity structure, for example from unincorporated to a CIO or charitable company.
How to access and use an eVisa: set up a UKVI account, update your details and get a share code to prove your immigration status when you work, rent or travel.
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
Set up and run a business partnership - naming a partnership, registering with HMRC, partnership tax returns and legal responsibilities
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