PCG: the professional association supporting freelancers, contractors and consultants

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PCG is the trade body for freelance contractors, consultants, interims, etc.

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Freelancing can be a rewarding and exciting career option. Below area range of resources to get you started.

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Freelancers provide innovative, flexible solutions and expertise, skills and talent that support businesses.

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Manifesto for Freelancing: PCG Manifesto for Freelancing

Our manifesto sets out what we believe the priorities are for the next Government to address, to support and encourage the valuable contribution freelancers make to the economy.

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Special webcast - watch now: Now showing: special webcast on the future of work and the role of the freelancer

The webcast to celebrate National Freelancers Day has sparked discussion on a number of topics, for example 'personal branding' and 'collaborative networks'.

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Guide to Freelancing: Our FREE Guide to Freelancing

This indispensible PCG publication is essential reading for both new and established freelancers alike.

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PCG hosts workshop on the impact of Intra Company Transfer Abuse on the contractor marketplace

PCG hosted an in-depth workshop on the abuse of "Intra Company Transfer" work permits in London last Friday. The event, attended by PCG members, members of PCG’s Consultative Council, and Directors of PCG, examined ways forward for PCG on the issue, and looked at how best to raise awareness of abuses.
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PCG expresses concern at opening of door to retrospective taxes

PCG, the representative body for freelancers, contractors and consultants in the UK, has expressed concern at Friday’s landmark case in the High Court allowing HM Revenue & Customs to levy taxes retrospectively.

A self-employed IT consultant, Robert Huitson, had challenged the Revenue’s right to levy taxes retrospectively. Mr Huitson’s barrister said that this had broken his rights under the Human Rights Act as up until 2008, Mr Huitson’s tax affairs had been legal.