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Employing temporary staff as a small business

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Hi 


I am currently setting up my own company and will predominantly be working alone to begin with but was looking for advice on how to best to employ temporary staff if required.


I will most likely need an extra pair of hands occasionally and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on how best to approach this as an Ltd. company in regards to the following points 


1. Public liability insurance for the extra individuals working on site with me.

2. Paying tax for temporary workers 

3. Being liable for the work done by the skilled persons 

4. Signing work off completed by skilled workers not under my supervision


Any advice / constructive criticism will be gratefully appreciated


(Sorry if this isn't the best place to post my query, have found members extremely helpful previously so trying here first)


Thanks, Deep
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    Blencathra:

    I have only had to use extra help on a few occasions so I pulled in another SE sparky and he billed me for his time, probably more expensive but hassle free


    Yes but you should have registered that with HMRC and deducted tax if appropriate. i.e. if that subcontractor was registered with HMRC themselves then deduct the flat rate of tax or nil if  their tax status allowed it.  In they were not registered then you deduct a higher amout. In all circumstances you must check with HMRC.  If someone has only sold you goods then you`d be OK but if you conspired with a n other for them to bill you for goods and materials combined you could not include their profit on materials as goods but must be treated as any labour they charge you which you must deduct tax for. There are penalties and they could chase you for any tax the subcontractor has not paid plus intrest


     


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    Blencathra:

    I have only had to use extra help on a few occasions so I pulled in another SE sparky and he billed me for his time, probably more expensive but hassle free


    Yes but you should have registered that with HMRC and deducted tax if appropriate. i.e. if that subcontractor was registered with HMRC themselves then deduct the flat rate of tax or nil if  their tax status allowed it.  In they were not registered then you deduct a higher amout. In all circumstances you must check with HMRC.  If someone has only sold you goods then you`d be OK but if you conspired with a n other for them to bill you for goods and materials combined you could not include their profit on materials as goods but must be treated as any labour they charge you which you must deduct tax for. There are penalties and they could chase you for any tax the subcontractor has not paid plus intrest


     


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