1. To Shield Yourself from Devastating Financial Penalties

You might assume that tax and employment status are your supplier’s problem. Think again. If HMRC finds that your security provider has incorrectly classified its staff as self-employed to avoid paying tax and National Insurance, the liability can travel straight up the chain to you.

HMRC is actively targeting what it terms ‘Employment status of security industry operatives‘, making it clear that most operatives should be treated as employees for tax purposes. This means you could be left facing a crippling bill for years of backdated taxes for every operative on your site – a direct threat to your financial stability.

2. To Avoid Criminal Liability and Protect Your Hard-Earned Reputation

The risks don’t stop at financial penalties. Under the Criminal Finances Act 2017, your company could be prosecuted for the corporate offence of failing to prevent tax evasion within its supply chain. The reputational damage of being associated with illegal working practices and tax fraud can be irreversible.

In today’s market, customers and partners value ethical business practices. A compliant supply chain is a reflection of your own company’s integrity. Don’t let a poor choice of security partner tarnish your brand and destroy the trust you’ve worked so hard to build.

3. To Guarantee the Quality and Integrity of Your Security

Ultimately, you need security that works. A supplier cutting corners on compliance is almost certainly cutting corners on service quality. This often translates to:

• • Poorly vetted and trained staff.
  • High staff turnover and a lack of site familiarity.
  • Demotivated operatives who are not paid correctly.

At RISK Management Security Services, we know that genuine security comes from professional, well-supported, and fully compliant operations. As an SIA Approved Contractor, our SIA approved Security Guarding services provide licensed, trained, and motivated officers dedicated to protecting your property, people, and assets. Similarly, our SIA Approved Keyholding & Alarm Response ensures a swift, reliable, and professional response when you need it most, safeguarding your premises around the clock.

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