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Welcome to Honest Payroll Insights, where over 20 years of global experience meets a commitment to clarity and expertise. Here is your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of payroll, accountancy, and recruitment.

Whether you’re in oil and gas, healthcare, construction, or any sector demanding tailored solutions, our team of industry experts is here to keep you informed and empowered. From compliance updates to practical tips and industry trends, explore content designed to make managing payroll seamless – every step of the way.

CIS + MTD: The Double Compliance Burden Hitting Your Contractors in 2026.

Compliance Updates Honest Guides Tax Tips
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 […]

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MTD 2026: The 60-Day Countdown. Stop Panicking, Start Prepping.

Honest Guides Tax Tips
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 […]

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International Contractor Payroll in 2026: The Myths That Could Leave You (and Your Clients) Exposed

Honest Guides Market Intelligence
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 […]

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How Specialist Insurance Transformed Our Agency Partner’s Payroll: Why It Gives Them a Competitive Edge

Case Study Honest Guides Market Intelligence
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 […]

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The Honest Contractor’s Guide: 5 Non-Negotiable Questions Before You Contract Abroad

Honest Guides Tax Tips
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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Case Study: Navigating Norwegian Withholding Tax (Kildeskatt) for Offshore Energy

Case Study Honest Guides Tax Tips
19 November 2025

Client: Tech Professionals.   Services Industry: Offshore Energy & Marine  Service: Norwegian Withholding Tax (kildeskatt) Compliance & Reporting  Date: Q3 2025   The Challenge: Urgent Norwegian Tax Compliance.   Tech Professionals Services required immediate support to pay their self-employed contractors working in Norwegian waters. Critically, they lacked the in-house expertise and infrastructure to manage the […]

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Case Study: Global Talent Retention: How Honest Payroll and EOR Solved an International Relocation Challenge

Case Study Honest Guides Market Intelligence
19 November 2025

Case Study: Global Talent Retention: How Honest Payroll and EOR Solved an International Relocation Challenge.   Industry: Recruitment & Workforce Solutions  Service: Employer of Record (EOR)  Solution Date: Q3 2025   The Challenge: Retaining Key Talent Post-Relocation   Our client faced a critical situation: the potential loss of a key employee who was relocating to […]

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Contracting Abroad? Here’s How to Stay Sane, Safe, and Paid.

Honest Guides Market Intelligence
12 November 2025

Being a contractor away from home comes with its challenges. Long hours, unfamiliar places, and time away from family and friends. Add the stress of chasing payments, tax worries, and admin headaches, and it can take a real toll on your mental well-being. Here we explore some of the key challenges and offer up some ways to help minimise […]

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Expert Payroll Support in Norway’s Energy Sector

Market Intelligence
12 November 2025

Navigating Payroll in the Complex Norwegian Market   Operating in Norway’s energy sector presents a unique set of payroll challenges. From navigating evolving tax regulations to managing workforce compliance across oil, gas, and renewables – precision is key. At Honest Payroll, we bring over 20 years of industry expertise to help contractors, agencies, and project managers succeed in […]

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New Rules. New Risks. Is Your Agency Payroll-Ready?

Honest Guides Tax Tips
12 November 2025

What’s Changing?   From April 2026, the UK government is introducing stricter regulations for payroll compliance, particularly affecting agencies working with umbrella companies and contractors. The changes are designed to: Increase transparency in pay rates and deductions Crack down on non-compliant umbrella models Hold recruitment agencies jointly liable for tax avoidance or incorrect PAYE handling Require clearer Key Information […]

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