QAIC IS09001 BROCHURE IMMINENT

A brochure describing PCG's QAIC scheme is being sent to members this week together with a letter and application form inviting them to apply for inclusion in the IS09001:2000 certification scheme.

The brochure may also be downloaded from the website, and any member wishing to join may now do so, whether they have pre-registered or not. One should simply print page 7 of the PDF, complete it and send it to PCG with the relevant payment to ensure a place as one of the first in the scheme.

NEW SHARE ISSUE/TRANSFER REPORTING REQUIREMENT

The Inland Revenue has introduced a new requirement to inform it of any shares issued or share options granted to directors or employees since 16 April 2003. There is also a reporting requirement where existing shares have been transferred to employees by third parties - it remains the company's obligation to report the transfer.

Companies must notify the Inland Revenue Share Schemes Unit if a 'reportable event' occurs. The definition of this term is very wide-ranging; for details please see the thread on PCG's Legal and Accounting forum.

IR35 PAYBACK SCHEME

Members who have paid additional tax on "deemed salaries" in excess of £30,000 under IR35 since it was introduced in April 2000 can still apply for the IR35 Payback scheme, a joint venture between PCG and Affiliate member Accountax Consulting.

The first 50 freelancers accepted on to the scheme will receive £1,000 of their repayment immediately by way of a cheque from Accountax in advance of repayment by the Inland Revenue - and will keep it even if the Revenue eventually wins the case.

PCG LAUNCHES REGIONAL INITIATIVE

Julie Stewart joined the PCG board last month with a remit to help build a regional network of PCG clusters, supporting members locally and complementing the virtual interaction via the internet.

Members are invited to get in touch with her by [email protected], including their postcode in the message, to

• Find out more about Real Life Meetings (RLMs)
• Establish whether there are any RLMs in their area
• Discuss starting an RLM and requesting help
• Find out how many other PCG members there are in their area
• Discuss the possibility of clients, agents, accountants and other potential partners co-hosting local events to discuss issues concerning themselves and freelancers, and for networking
• Share their thoughts and ideas for building regional networks

Regional events represent a growing part of the PCG community activity, and there are already several well-established regional groups, such as Edinburgh, Thames Valley, Gloucestershire/Wiltshire, central London and Kent.

Freelancing can be lonely, and regional meetings represent the ideal opportunity to socialise, network and exchange ideas. Some of the meetings have featured formal presentations from tax experts, including Dave Smith of Accountax, which were found to be extremely worthwhile by participants.

Members are also reminded that they can register their interest in attending a regional seminar; this information will help PCG to gauge the demand in specific areas and plan accordingly.

CO-HOSTED REGIONAL EVENTS

Following the success of previous such events, PCG is working with several Affiliate members and other partners to continue its planned programme of co-hosted seminars for freelancers around the regions. The next two events will be at:

• Egham, Wednesday 28 July 2004 18:00
• Stevenage, Tuesday 3 August 2004 18:30

Full details of the agenda, venue and registration process will be posted within the next few days, and in the meantime, if you would like to attend one of these sessions, please put the date in your diary.

COMMERCIAL FORUM PROJECT POSTINGS

For information about the latest job, project, contract and work opportunities, see PCG's Commercial forum, and Members' Commercial forum. The Commercial forum may be accessed by Affiliate members, and PCG welcomes postings by agencies.

This week's opportunities, selected from both forums, include:

Embedded C, High End Televisions, Belgium

Process Control Software Design Consultancy, North West

SQL Server Developer

REAL LIFE MEETINGS

Farnborough - Monday 28 June 2004 19:00

Reading/Thames Valley - Tuesday 6 July 2004 19:30

North Kent - Monday 19 July 19:30 2004

North West - Thursday 29 July 2004

Central London - Wednesday 4 August 2004 18:00

South Wales

Disclaimer - caveat emptor - PCG carries very limited advertising only from known and reputable Affiliates and complementary organisations. Even so, publication of any advertisement carries no implicit or explicit endorsement by PCG.

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