It’s a be problem in the hairdressing industry, HMRC are starting to get very interested in it.
I know because I know a salon owner who is heavily into employing their stylists properly.
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You’ll have more to worry about if you’re moving to permie with the same client you worked for as a contractor. HMRC may well ask some very hard questions and prevent you from closing the company.
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The most recent additions and updates to the list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers in section 3 below were published on 19 February 2026.
Update:- Outsource Limited (incorporated in the Isle of Man)
This appears to be the usual MO for IoM gits to...
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The most recent additions and updates to the list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers in section 3 below were published on 12 February 2026.
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I would hope for the best and plan for the worst. You’ve got 8 weeks to sort out a new accountant, you can only hope your money hasn’t disappeared into the blue yonder.
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The most recent additions and updates to the list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers in section 3 below were published on 5 February 2026.
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I always like to put useful snippets here....
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