We are a long-term Iris customer, including Iris Hosting. Their Claranet-based platform has become unsatisfactory and I was looking to move to Hosted Accountants, who seem good. However, HA is not allowed by Iris (since they now have a partnership) to deal direct with any Iris customers. They have to go via Iris. So we are moving to Hosted Desktop UK who check out very well. I'm looking forward to the change.
So in summary:
1. Avoid Iris
2. Look at HA if you are not an Iris customer
3. Look at Hosted Desktop UK
My answers
I have read that sole directors can be included in the scheme if they can (credibly) be furloughed. Dividends are not covered.
The latter, I believe
This article may help:
https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2020/mar-2020/coro...
The other main lack of information is what paperwork/wording is required from an HR point of view.
Best article I have found so far (and it's ICAEW):
https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2020/mar-2020/coro...
We are a long-term Iris customer, including Iris Hosting. Their Claranet-based platform has become unsatisfactory and I was looking to move to Hosted Accountants, who seem good. However, HA is not allowed by Iris (since they now have a partnership) to deal direct with any Iris customers. They have to go via Iris. So we are moving to Hosted Desktop UK who check out very well. I'm looking forward to the change.
So in summary:
1. Avoid Iris
2. Look at HA if you are not an Iris customer
3. Look at Hosted Desktop UK