For most limited company contractors, your accountant is likely to be the advisor you engage with more than any other. In this guide, we look at the professional qualifications held by accountants and accountancy firms.
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Keeping your limited company in a dormant state – a guide for contractors
There may be good reasons why you want to set up a company, but not necessarily trade for the time being. You may decide to take a break from contracting, but keep your company ticking over. This is where the concept of a dormant company comes into … [more]
New support platform launched to help contractors impacted by HMRC’s MSC investigations
Last year, HMRC opened a series of MSC investigations into the clients of some of the UK's leading contractor accountants. … [more]
Does HMRC already have the data to expose dodgy umbrella companies?
With the deadline now passed for submissions to the Government's consultation into the potential regulation of umbrella companies, one particular question caught our eye at IT Contracting. … [more]
Renewed HMRC focus on how clients set IR35 status
We caught up with a leading IR35 expert following reports that HMRC has increased its compliance activity in recent months - with an apparent focus on how clients have been assessing IR35 status. … [more]
PROOF scheme – extra protection for limited company owners
The PROOF scheme, aka the Protected Online Filing scheme, is a free service provided by Companies House to help protect limited companies from potential fraud. … [more]
‘Catch up fees’ when you join a new contractor accountant
If you decide to move to a new accountant, what happens to any accounting paperwork which is yet to be finalised? More importantly, how much will it cost in catch up fees to bring your accounts up-to-date? … [more]
IR35 and ‘Confirmation of Arrangements’
To ensure your contracts fall outside the scope of IR35, you need to have an IR35 compliant written contract in place, and ensure that your working practices mirror the terms of the contract. One of the best ways to add strength to your proof of … [more]
When is the best time to move to a new accountant?
Changing accountants can be a challenging time for company directors, even if the handover process goes smoothly. In this article, we ask if there is an optimum time of year to move to a new firm. … [more]
The importance of professional IR35 contract reviews
Despite recent changes to IR35, which in most cases means contractors’ clients are tasked with assessing IR35 status, it remains in a contractor’s best interests to ensure their compliance and that the service they provide is genuinely outside of … [more]
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