Protecting Your Flooring Business: New Compliance Guide and Fitters' Agreement Available

The flooring industry faces unprecedented regulatory challenges with HMRC's increased focus on IR35, VAT liability, and employment status issues. New compliance guide and fitters' agreement templates now available.

The flooring industry faces unprecedented regulatory challenges with HMRC's increased focus on IR35, VAT liability, and employment status issues. Many businesses are unknowingly exposing themselves to significant financial risks through poorly structured installer relationships.

The Challenge

Recent enforcement actions have shown that flooring companies using independent installers must carefully balance service quality expectations with legal compliance. Get it wrong, and you could face:

• IR35 tax liabilities and penalties
• VAT assessments on installation services
• Employment tribunal claims for worker rights
• Substantial back-payments and legal costs

Our Solution

MC Growth Consultancy has developed a comprehensive compliance package specifically for the flooring industry:

Independent Installer Relationships: A Comprehensive Compliance Guide

This detailed best practice document covers everything you need to know about managing installer relationships legally and effectively. From understanding HMRC's focus areas to implementing day-to-day operational procedures, it provides practical guidance for maintaining service standards while protecting your business.

Professional Fitters' Agreement Template

A thoroughly researched contract template that balances service quality requirements with full regulatory compliance. The agreement includes:

• Robust IR35 and employment status protections
• VAT liability safeguards
• Clear quality assurance frameworks
• Professional conduct standards
• Warranty and remedial work provisions

Real-World Application

The framework has been tested and refined through practical implementation with flooring retailers, addressing operational challenges while maintaining legal compliance. It covers everything from customer communication protocols to installer scheduling, ensuring your business can deliver excellent service without regulatory exposure.

Preparing for Change

With government employment status reforms expected by end of 2025, including potential restrictions on substitution clauses and the introduction of Single Worker Status, now is the time to ensure your installer relationships are properly structured and documented.

Get Protected

The compliance guide provides the strategic framework, while the fitters' agreement template gives you the practical tools to implement compliant installer relationships immediately.

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We can help ensure great customer service, workmanship standards and regulatory compliance for your business.

Don't wait for HMRC to challenge your installer arrangements. Get in touch to learn more about safeguarding your flooring business against regulatory risks while building sustainable installer relationships for long-term success.

Protect your business. Maintain your standards. Ensure compliance.