| For many freelancers, running a small
business can be a daunting and lonely experience. PCG members get
advice, support and practical help with all aspects of running a freelance
business. Why struggle on your own when you can be part of a professional
freelance network, with insurances to give you peace of mind, and
plenty of expert help and advice?
PCG is the only not-for-profit organisation run by freelancers
for freelancers. It is committed to promoting its members commercially
and supporting their development. PCG's aim is to work for proper
recognition of independent freelancers as a genuine and valuable
sector of the economy, generating wealth and employment, providing
industry with a flexible workforce.
If you value your contribution to the economy and to society as
a freelancer, then join PCG today, and
become part of this powerful, prestigious and professional network.
To find out more about the types of membership available, click on the buttons below:
| Freelance contractors and consultants | Affiliates |
| Standard membership | PCGPlus membership | Affiliate membership |
PCG - punching its weight
- PCG is the most comprehensive source of advice and tools to
help freelancers cope with the implications of IR35, S660A and
IR591 tax legislation.
- PCG remains committed to mitigating the impact of IR35 and
S660A tax legislation and continues to explore every viable opportunity
to lift members out of harm’s way.
- PCG has made submissions on a variety of topics that matter
to freelancers, including Agency Regulations, E-commerce Regulations,
Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIP) Bill and Security Clearances.
- PCG and ATSCo meet regularly to explore and find common solutions
to issues that matter to freelancers. A standard contract has
been agreed that is available exclusively to PCG members dealing
with ATSCo agencies.
- PCG supports freelancers in the construction industry who are
campaigning for a more equitable tax system that recognises freelancing
as a valid business model.
- Under PCG’s Professional Expenses Insurance scheme, Inland
Revenue investigations involving over 400 members have so far
been notified. To date, over 200 cases have been won, saving members
an estimated £6 million in taxes and associated professional
charges since its inception. Only one case has been rejected,
one withdrawn by the claimant, and the remainder are in progress.
- PCG was a key influence, in concert with other organisations
and individual freelancers, in removing IT skills from the Skills
Register used by Work Permits UK to issue so called Fast Track
Visas.
- Similarly, PCG was a key influence in getting Agency Regulations
modified to mitigate the impact on freelancers.
- PCG is continuing to campaign for the elimination of abuses
of the Intra Company Transfer mechanism for granting work visas.
- PCG is actively developing tools, services and relationships
that will assist freelancers to develop commercially.
Click here to
find out what the PCG achieved in 2004
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