Why aren't you in the PCG then?

[Churchill]

Not at all. What I'm saying is that if the PCG hadn't organised opposition to IR35 that would have only been the start of removing all contracting in this country. We'd have been subjected to a CIS type scheme quicker than you can say "Done & dusted".

Bollox.

[Jog On]

Pardon the ignorance but what is a CIS type scheme?

[gingerjedi]

They are divisive and seem to operate scams, e.g. when I looked they offered discount insurance but you couldn't look at the details until after you paid.

I agree, despite them claiming that you get discount rates as a member I found cheaper elsewhere and when I pointed this out I was told that PCG is not an insurance broker?? I know this but their claims of cheaper insurance are complete unfounded rubbish (IMHO).

I'm still a member though but only because I'm terrified of IR35, I'm sure this is the same for most members.

Oh and the site still has log in issues 4 months after complaining.

[DodgyAgent]

Not at all. What I'm saying is that if the PCG hadn't organised opposition to IR35 that would have only been the start of removing all contracting in this country. We'd have been subjected to a CIS type scheme quicker than you can say "Done & dusted".

I have no axe to grind with the PCG, but it really doesnt seem to handle criticism very well. It lacks humour or humility and behaves like a religious sect rather than the customer service operation it should be. As soon as anyone dares to criticise it along come you lot armed with your righteous pomp and self importance which serves only to encourage more p*** taking and challenges to your integrity (justified or not). Dont take yourselves so seriously, just take what you do and your members seriously. Actions speak louder than words.

[Dr. Nick Riviera]

What's a PCG?
£200 seems a bit steep for tax investigation / jury service insurance. And I can't see it offering meaningful protection anyway.

[Old Greg]

I agree, despite them claiming that you get discount rates as a member I found cheaper elsewhere and when I pointed this out I was told that PCG is not an insurance broker?? I know this but their claims of cheaper insurance are complete unfounded rubbish (IMHO).

I'm still a member though but only because I'm terrified of IR35, I'm sure this is the same for most members.

Oh and the site still has log in issues 4 months after complaining.

The insurance thing p1ssed me off too. Either publish the figures openly before people join or shut up about them - it seems dishoenst. Still a member for the IR35 / S660 cover. I like the idea of limited free legal advice so that if I have a minori-sh query that i wouldn't want to go to a solicitor for.

[2uk]

The insurance thing p1ssed me off too. Either publish the figures openly before people join or shut up about them - it seems dishoenst. Still a member for the IR35 / S660 cover. I like the idea of limited free legal advice so that if I have a minori-sh query that i wouldn't want to go to a solicitor for.

About the legal Advice.


I only used the service once. I needed some know-how about subcontracting. The guy who called me didn’t have any know-how. He was just advising common sense that I already had have. Not sure about other queries though.

[Euro-commuter]

Not at all. What I'm saying is that if the PCG hadn't organised opposition to IR35 that would have only been the start of removing all contracting in this country. We'd have been subjected to a CIS type scheme quicker than you can say "Done & dusted".

Maybe we should be. The CIS scheme has not stopped (sub)contracting in the construction industry. It has removed some cowboys who were giving it a bad name.

"Removing all contracting" is a bollock. "If it wasn't for the PCG" is 2 of them.

[Lockhouse]

....It lacks humour or humility and behaves like a religious sect rather than the customer service operation it should be....

What do you mean "religous sect without a sense of humour"? I tithed 25% of my dividends last your to help the PCG build a new ashram in Barbados.

[Churchill]

What do you mean "religous sect without a sense of humour"? I tithed 25% of my dividends last your to help the PCG build a new ashram in Barbados.

Ahh, here we go. Humour. the last refuge of a scoundrel. Or is that the PCG?

"Professional" my arse!

Churchill - In "Jim Royle" mode!