subject: How Can Umbrella Companies And Their Customers Ensure Compliance At All Times? [print this page] It might not sound the most exciting or important aspect of life as a freelancer or contractor, but without the bedrock of a compliant approach to your working environment the contracting lifestyle can quickly turn from dream to nightmare "?" and an expensive nightmare at that.
JSA has invested financially and philosophically for 20 years with the purpose of delivering a compliant platform for our customers and agency partners. We shall continue to put this issue at the centre of our strategy in the firm belief that corner-cutting is an illusion for all concerned and that ultimately, on a much wider scale, the benefits to UK PLC of a flexible workforce can only be fully achieved by the sectors"?? participants demonstrating a responsibility towards our tax and legal obligations which provides the assurance for Government to actively encourage the continued flowering of our key economic contribution.
JSA"??s recognition of compliance issues runs from a customer"??s first touch with the organisation "?" where for example we take great care to ensure you are provided with the best possible advice for your circumstances "?" through to our engagement with wider sector stakeholders such as the Department of Business, Innovations and Skills ("??BIS"??) and HM Revenue & Customs policy unit on issues of moment to the sector, where amongst other things we seek to nail down practical applications of legislative guidance and contribute to a greater mutual understanding of those issues.
JSA demonstrates its adherence to appropriate policy and procedure by submitting itself to accreditation processes run by the likes of the PCG, APSCo and Professional Passport (refer to the accreditation page on the JSA website: www.jsagroup.co.uk for further detail on these organisations).
Legislative change in this sector is extremely fast-paced, and it is essential to align yourself with a provider who is on top of the game. We maintain our leading edge understanding of relevant taxation and legal matters through our membership and accreditation of organisations such as these, through primary research by our team of compliance professionals, and extensive external training provision "?" and this knowledge base is cascaded regularly across the organisation.
So avoid the "??nightmare"?? scenarios of non-compliance. They can take many and various forms "?" costly and stressful HMRC enquiries; interest and penalties on underpaid taxes; "??third party debt transfer"?? risks for agencies; director disqualifications; bankruptcy; a criminal record"??..take your pick!
Alternatively - if you"??d rather sleep at night "?" let JSA support and guide you in a direction which allows you to focus your energies on the positives in life and work.
