Are you thinking of starting a limited company to operate your freelance business?
OneStop membership allows you to bundle together all the key elements required to freelance via your own limited company in a legally compliant, safe and professional way,such as accountancy, book-keeping and insurance.
It provides you with a single trustworthy source for your key needs. Bundling it as a single package is cheaper than buying elements individually – and think of all those billable hours you also save looking for everything!
Your accountancy services will be provided by a PCG OneStop Accredited Accountant. There is a choice of three firms, each accredited by PCG as a result of strict entry criteria and training in accounting issues specific to freelancers. You can evaluate and select one of the three firms according to your preferences.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have already set up a company but would like to join PCG OneStop for the other benefits, please contact the PCG office on 0208 897 9970.
Please note, if you plan to run a payroll, you should consider OneStop Plus.
See below for packages:
Package includes:
OneStop Bronze
OneStop
Silver
OneStop
Gold
OneStop Platinum
Professional Expenses (Tax Investigations) Insurance (PEI)
PCG’s expert advisers will represent you if a tax inspector requests to examine your personal or business tax records.The adviser will work with you and your accountant, handling communications with the tax office. Details >>
Tax and legal helplines
Free telephone advice for members.
Draft contract templates
As a freelancer it is vital to define relationships with agencies and clients by means of a contract. The full range of template contracts is only available to PCG members.
Expert guides to matters affecting freelancers, such as IR35, Section 660A and the Agency Regulations
Forums providing access to a wealth of tax, technical and commercial advice
Preferential rates on a range of services such as mortgages, private healthcare, cars and more
Limited company formation
Your chosen PCG accredited accountant will take you through the process.
Jury Service expenses insurance which pays you up to £300 a day for up to 10 days spent on jury service, less any amounts recovered from the courts. More details >>
Professional contract review
An expert will check the final draft of your contract with a client or agency to check for issues such as your IR35 status. One review per year is included.
Accountancy service provided by your chosen accountant. The service includes PAYE, tax & VAT registration, annual accounts, corporation tax and personal tax return, payroll for up to two employees, companies house returns and inclusive calls, meetings and correspondence with your accountant.
Full book-keeping and VAT service *
Two additional professional contract reviews of a client contract(s) per annum to check IR35 status
NB: To help ease cash-flow, fees are paid monthly, except bronze which is payable yearly
£120.00 per year
£121.67 per month
£172.50 per month
£213.33 per month
One-off company formation cost
£85
£85
£85
£85
* Please note that the full book-keeping service differs between each accountancy firm so we suggest you contact each supplier to ascertain how they operate.
NB. The minimum term of PCG OneStop is 12 months - after this you may cancel your membership or downgrade to normal PCG membership by giving one month's notice.
NB. With respect to Professional Indemnity Insurance you are buying into an aggregate insurance product established for One Stop Members, in which the limit of claim on the basket is £5 million in aggregate. Your individual claims limit is defined in your Verification Certificate. Please Note that the Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Extension Clause does not apply to the One Stop Policy. Cover excludes manual workers and other exclusions apply.
NB. OneStop is not applicable if you have more than 2 employees.
NB. If you are expecting your annual contract value to be higher than £100,000 please complete the Contractor Activities Form or refer to the insurer before taking out cover.
NB. PCG Accredited Accountant practices have undertaken additional training and accreditation in tax matters of particular importance to freelance workers. This accreditation does not assess their general standards of service, and does not have any bearing on their professional qualifications from ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS or CIMA. Any complaints regarding the professional standards of services offered by Accredited Accountant practices should be directed to the relevant professional body.