Over the past few weeks, as expected, possible November Budget tax hike candidates have been briefed to the press – including a potential rise in dividend tax, higher income tax, and even a new ‘Mansion Tax’.
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Read the 10-Step Guide →A Contractor’s Guide to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks
Reed Screening guides ITContracting.com readers through everything there is to know about baseline security checks. … [more]
Setting up a limited company – 10 essential steps + FAQs
If you want to set up a limited company in 2025, here are ten essential things you need to know in advance. … [more]
What is Open Banking, and what are the benefits for businesses?
What is Open Banking? How does Open Banking work, and what’s in store for Open Banking in 2025? … [more]
How professional clearance works when switching accountants
If you’ve decided to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new, where should you start when switching accountants? And how does moving over your accounts work in practice - aka professional clearance? … [more]
Contractor Accountants – compare fees and costs
While you shouldn't decide who to hire as your contractor accountant based solely on price — after all, you get what you pay for — it's important to check that what you'll be charged is fair. … [more]
As a director, can I lend money to my limited company?
There may be times when your company needs funds for a purchase or an investment. Can you lend personal funds to your limited company, and how are interest payments treated for tax purposes? … [more]
Your first employee: what to do when your contracting business grows
If you're thinking of expanding the contract work you undertake into a larger business, taking on your first employee is a big move. Becoming an employer for the first time will inevitably mean dealing with some red tape, but the process should be … [more]
How business bank accounts integrate with FreeAgent and Xero
Regulations are why your bank feed requires reconnecting every 90 days. But even that is among the pluses of your business transactions and accounting now being sync-able. … [more]
Employer PAYE Reference Number (ERN): what it means for contractors
When you first register your company with HMRC as an employer, you’ll receive confirmation of your new PAYE scheme and several reference numbers. One to look out for, and keep safe, is your Employer Reference Number (ERN). … [more]
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