CIS + MTD: The Double Compliance Burden Hitting Your Contractors in 2026.
5 February 2026
By Paul Gatenby, February 2025 If you’re a recruitment agency running a CIS desk, your contractors are about to get hit with a “Compliance Double-Whammy.” HMRC is layering Making Tax Digital (MTD) right on top of existing CIS requirements. If your subcontractors aren’t prepared, your supply chain is at risk. Here’s the honest truth […]
Read MoreMTD 2026: The 60-Day Countdown. Stop Panicking, Start Prepping.
5 February 2026
By Paul Gatenby, February 2025 The “once-a-year” tax return is officially on its deathbed. From April 6, 2026, HMRC is changing the rules of the game for high-earning contractors. If you aren’t digital, you aren’t compliant. No more shoeboxes of receipts; no more “dealing with it in January.” If you earned over £50,000 in […]
Read MoreInternational Contractor Payroll in 2026: The Myths That Could Leave You (and Your Clients) Exposed
19 January 2026
By Paul Gatenby, Global Account Director. January 2026 With new UK payroll and compliance laws coming into effect in April 2026, there is still widespread confusion among international contractors and the agencies and end clients that engage them – about what the rules actually mean. One of the most dangerous assumptions we hear is: “If […]
Read MoreHow Specialist Insurance Transformed Our Agency Partner’s Payroll: Why It Gives Them a Competitive Edge
18 December 2025
By Paul Gatenby, 18th December 2025 When you’re managing an offshore workforce operating across multiple countries (often in high-risk or remote locations) gaps in payroll or insurance coverage aren’t just inconvenient. They’re expensive, time-consuming, and can put both contractors and projects at risk. In Q3 2025, our Agency Partner approached Honest Payroll looking for […]
Read MoreThe Honest Contractor’s Guide: 5 Non-Negotiable Questions Before You Contract Abroad
11 December 2025
By Paul Gatenby, Global Account Director, Honest Payroll The call of an international contract is powerful: better rates, exciting projects, and a new city. It’s a dream move. But the reality is, landing a contract abroad involves more than just booking a flight—it involves navigating a complex web of international tax laws, residency rules, […]
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