Ryanair pilots face HMRC investigation over airline's employment structures
Ryanair pilots are being investigated by HM Revenue & Customs over complex employment structures imposed on them by the airline. Several experienced pilots said that they have faced tax investigations relating to the way in which they are employed by Ryanair. The airline is already grappling with a PR disaster caused by errors in how pilots are rostered for work – leading to the cancellation of tens of thousands of flights through to March next year. The tax authority’s focus on individual pilots emerged 2 years after it launched an investigation into Ryanair’s use of agencies such as Brookfield Aviation to provide about half of its 4,200 pilots. Those who apply to join Ryanair are told to set up an Irish limited company and are made directors of it, under the guidance of accountants recommended by the airline. <br/>
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Ryanair pilots face HMRC investigation over airline's employment structures
Ryanair pilots are being investigated by HM Revenue & Customs over complex employment structures imposed on them by the airline. Several experienced pilots said that they have faced tax investigations relating to the way in which they are employed by Ryanair. The airline is already grappling with a PR disaster caused by errors in how pilots are rostered for work – leading to the cancellation of tens of thousands of flights through to March next year. The tax authority’s focus on individual pilots emerged 2 years after it launched an investigation into Ryanair’s use of agencies such as Brookfield Aviation to provide about half of its 4,200 pilots. Those who apply to join Ryanair are told to set up an Irish limited company and are made directors of it, under the guidance of accountants recommended by the airline. <br/>
