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Following significant interest at the 2019 Annual Conference, Andrew Chamberlain will be presenting on IR35 in more detail at our Corporate Partner BDO LLP’s London offices, 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 7EU.
This breakfast meeting will take place on Tuesday 10th September, starting at 08:30 and finishing at 10:00.
Timings:
8.30 – 9.00 Registration & breakfast
9.00 – 9.20 Andrew Chamberlain, IPSE
9.20 – 9.40 Rob Woodward, BDO Global Services Team
9.40 – Q&A
Speakers:
Andrew Chamberlain, IPSE
Deputy Director of Policy and External Affairs at IPSE – The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed.
Andy is responsible for IPSE’s tax policy and has a special interest in labour market changes, employment status, IR35 and Making Tax Digital. In 2015 he led IPSE’s campaign against proposals to restrict travel and subsistence tax relief for incorporated entities. Andy has been working with EY to develop IPSE’s concept for a new corporate form – the Freelancer Limited Company – which would deliver clarity of legal and tax status for the smallest businesses, while also protecting revenue for the Exchequer.
IPSE is the largest association of independent professionals in Europe, representing over 68,000 freelancers, contractors and consultants from every sector of the economy. It’s a not-for-profit organisation, owned and run by its members.
Rob Woodward, BDO
Rob is an Associate Director in BDO’s Global Employer Services team and a Chartered Tax Adviser. He advises employers on matters such as employment status, HMRC enquiries, termination payment and employee expenses and benefits. Rob’s clients include organisations in the private, public and not for profit sectors.
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