by | Oct 1, 2026 | Employment & Payroll
Employers operating employee share schemes may now be receiving penalties from HMRC for failing to submit their employment related securities (ERS) end of year returns on time. ERS schemes are used to provide employees with shares, options and other securities as...
by | Sep 3, 2026 | Employment & Payroll
UK employers with employees who normally work overseas may have PAYE and National Insurance obligations when those employees come to the UK to carry out their duties in the UK on a short-term basis. Employers should consider the position whenever an overseas employee...
by | Aug 27, 2026 | Employment & Payroll
Employers providing uniforms or protective clothing to employees need to understand the tax and National Insurance rules that apply. The treatment depends on whether the clothing is required for the employee’s job, is a uniform worn only at work, or is simply...
by | Aug 20, 2026 | Employment & Payroll
Employers providing loans to employees or directors need to ensure they correctly calculate any taxable benefit using HMRC’s official rate of interest. Where a loan is provided at no interest or at a rate below the official rate, a taxable benefit may arise....
by | Jul 30, 2026 | Employment & Payroll
A Full Payment Submission (FPS) is a payroll report that employers must send to HMRC every time they pay employees. Using payroll software, employers use an FPS to report payments made, deductions from pay and National Insurance information, ensuring HMRC has an...
by | Jul 23, 2026 | Employment & Payroll
If you are starting to employ staff or engaging subcontractors for construction work, you will generally need to register as an employer with HMRC. This obligation extends even to individuals who are the sole director of their own limited company, in other words, you...