Ascend offers payroll solutions for workers on a contracts in the UK and internationally. We have compliant solutions for workers in many jurisdictions and under a number of different models depending on the client requirements and the individual workers circumstances.
We ensure compliance with employment law, paying the individual and ensuring the correct tax is paid to the tax authorities. We can engage workers on a flexible basis in the location required at short notice where client demands may change depending on project and workflow.
Ascend offers payroll models depending on individual circumstances and client preference such as: PAYE, Umbrella Company, Sole Trader, Independent Contractor, Limited Company, Statement of Works contracts or Self-Employed CIS.
Our expert consultants can help you understand what model is most suitable and compliant with local regulations and apply tools and processes to assess and mitigate risk (such as IR35 in the UK). We understand the nuances and demands of engaging a flexible workforce over multiple locations.
PAYE is the quickest and simplest way to be set-up payroll for your contractors and avoids any issues associated with IR35. An individual engaged on a contract for services under PAYE is able to be set up with 24-48hrs (subject to required documentation being completed).
Although the individual is not an employee of Ascend (or indeed the end user client), Ascend act as the employer for the purposes of paying tax to HMRC at source (each time we process a timesheet) and report to HMRC each month on tax.
Ascend payroll individuals through a small number of umbrella companies, subject to any umbrella we pay being either accredited by the Freelance and Contract Services Association (FCSA) or having been through our own audit process to ensure they are compliant with HMRC.
Ascend has a comprehensive solution for engaging Limited Companies ensuring compliance with IR35. In partnership with Kingsbridge we provide a unique, award-winning, and comprehensive IR35 solution that manages the entire IR35 process – from status assessment to insurance.
The government’s changes to the off-payroll working rules for the private sector shifted the responsibility of determining the IR35 status of an assignment to the end-hirer. The rules also placed the unpaid tax liability on the fee-payer in the chain. Both previously rested with the personal service company (‘PSC’). We have the solution to deal with this. With us, you can confidently and compliantly know whether you can engage individuals working through Limited Companies whilst managing your risk.
We also have the ability to enable engagement through Statement of Work (SOW) contracts for specific work lots with clear deliverables.
Our Payroll Bureau services enables organisations to outsource their staff payroll to Ascend. This service removes the need to have an inhouse payroll team.
Using your organisation’s PAYE details, we undertake payroll processing; from collating hours worked and obtaining approvals through our online portal, completing all calculations, deducting tax at source, making payment to your workers and submitting RTI & FPS/EPS to HMRC.
We also can submit appropriate data directly to chosen pension providers.
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Our solution is uniquely positioned to help businesses engage PSCs in a compliant manner that saves money and reduces risk. Our award-winning IR35 solution will:
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ü Prevent disruption to your projects
ü Help keep your workforce compliant
ü Manage risk for both tax liability and defence costs
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