Whether you’re working directly for the client or via a recruitment agent, late payments are an unacceptable and all too common problem for contractors. [more]
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Do I need to hire an accountant for my limited company?
There is no legal obligation to hire an accountant if you're setting up a limited company. However, there are some very good reasons to do so. … [more]
What is an SA302 tax calculation form and how can you download yours?
Whether you're a sole trader or company director, you may have encountered the term "SA302" at some point. Your SA302 is an HMRC document you may need to produce to prove your income for a given tax year. … [more]
Top 10 expert CV writing tips for IT contractors
The importance of a well-written CV cannot be understated. Given that the attention span of recruiters and clients is notoriously short, we asked an expert for ten concise tips on how to craft the perfect contracting CV. … [more]
Tax-efficient insurance for when you can’t work as a contractor
Income protection insurance is a financial lifeline for anyone who doesn't have the benefit of employer-provided sick pay. … [more]
Contractor Accountants – compare fees and services [2025]
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]
30+ allowable business expenses your limited company can claim
As a limited company owner, you will incur various costs while running your business. Here, we look at which expenses are allowable for Corporation Tax purposes and highlight some common expensing errors to avoid. … [more]
Do umbrella company employees need to file a self-assessment tax return?
If you're an employee of an umbrella company, surely you don't have to complete a self-assessment tax return, as your income has already been taxed at source, right? … [more]
Contractors may have to wait for ‘small company’ clients to be free from off payroll burden
Recently enacted changes to company size thresholds mean that many 'small company' clients will not see a reprieve from their off-payroll obligations until the 2027/28 tax year at the earliest. … [more]
Off-payroll (IR35) – the small company exemption – FAQ
When the 'off-payroll' IR35 rules were extended to the private sector in April 2021, 'small companies' were excluded from the legislation. Here we explain how this exemption works, and answer some frequently asked questions. … [more]
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