Agencies FAQS
- Q. Is there any risk of contractors being re-classified as employees of our company?
- Q. Once our workers are contracted to Equitable, are they entitled to holiday pay?
- Q. How do contractors get paid?
- Q. Is there a minimum number of contractors Equitable will accept?
- Q. Have any of your previous clients faced penalties following a HMRC inspection?
- Q. Under your process do I pay VAT to you?
- Q. How much will we pay for your service and how do we pay?
- Q. Will our company be committed to Equitable for a set period of time?
A. No. Your workers’ contracts are with Equitable, not with your company, it will therefore be fully protected.
(back to top)A. Contractors are not entitled to contractual, or statutory holiday pay.
(back to top)A. Equitable pays your contractors by BACS or Faster Payment, at a frequency you specify, within two days after receipt of funds. If, for example, they are paid weekly in arrears, if we receive funds by the Wednesday, the contractor will be paid by the Friday. This allows you to make any amendments for work, which may not have been carried out, or any other unforeseen circumstances.
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A. We have no minimum or maximum number: we are able to contract from one to 1000 or more.
(back to top)A. No. The integrity of our process is unequivocal and guarantees your protection.
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A. Yes, VAT will be added to all the services we provide for you.
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A. Our fees start at £15 per contractor but may be negotiable for a large number of contractors. We accept payment by BACS or Faster Payment. There are no set up or cancellation fees.
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A. No, there is no time commitment for using our services.
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