Is creating a Permanent Establishment the end of the world?

What is a Permanent Establishment? A Permanent Establishment (P.E.) is a fixed place of business which generally gives rise to an income or value-added tax liability in a particular jurisdiction. With Governments across the globe looking to ensure that they

IR35 Spotlight – MDCM Ltd v Revenue & Customs

In a change of fortune for the ‘little’ contractor, a rare victory was welcomed in a recent case against HMRC (MDCM Ltd v Revenue & Customs). The success came on appeal by a construction contractor, Mark Daniels, overturning an HMRC

Paying social charges abroad: What is an A1 and how do you get it?

Firstly, what is an A1 certificate of coverage? The usual rule is that you pay social charges (National Insurance Contributions in the UK) in the country where you work. In Europe, and elsewhere, you may be able to pay social

Is using your Personal Service Company (PSC) to work abroad legal?

One of the most frequently asked questions we are faced with is, ‘How and under what conditions is it legal to use a PSC when working abroad in the context of the EU/EEA?’ Let us briefly explore this, to clarify

Benelux: Compliant solutions

Access Financial is the only contract management company providing a complete range of solutions in Benelux, all of which stay within the scope of local and international laws and regulations. Our solutions include employed (work permit sponsoring), self-employment and Personal

Umbrella Proof

The industry of contract management is one where there are few barriers to entry. In general, this is a healthy thing which encourages new entrants to the market and ensures a wider range of choice for staffing companies and contractors.

Case study: Important lessons for structuring compliant contracts

We recently had a case in Switzerland that demonstrates the danger of flaky solutions and the unscrupulous nature of certain contractors and end clients towards the agencies who find them valuable resources. A contractor decided to bypass his recruitment agency

Two 183 day rules that you need to know

Are you using AF to the maximum? You may not be aware of all the ways in which the Access Financial global group of companies can help your company to grow. To find out where we can help with immigration,

15 Interesting Facts about Access Financial

We believe we are greater in size and client numbers than our next three main cross-border competitors combined. We are the most Brexit ready international management company with staffed offices in the UK, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, China, India, Cyprus and