An update on the Revenue’s roundabout way to obtain national insurance contains warning lights, an unhelpful example and a thought to perish.
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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. This article asks if there is an optimum time of year to move to a new firm. … [more]
HMRC spotlights MSCs, ahead of umbrella company regulation
Advisers range from supportive to troubled about HMRC ‘reiterating’ nine tests that 1,000 IT contractors so far not passing is costing them £57,000. Each. … [more]
Why contractor security clearance is ripe for review
The vetting process that too often acts as an inefficient gatekeeper for the UK’s most sensitive roles must be modernised, and that includes banishing the ‘Catch-22.’ … [more]
Does a limited company require a separate bank account?
The legal lowdown on when your personal bank account will and won’t do as a place to stash your contracting cash. … [more]
Non-dom’s death isn’t greatly exaggerated; it’s on 06.04.25
An overview of Labour killing the UK’s non-domiciled tax regime (includes the politics and practicalities). … [more]
How to compare umbrella companies – 15 tips for contractors
There are plenty of reputable umbrella providers out there - as well as (sadly) some unethical ones. With this in mind, here are 15 things to look out for when you compare umbrella companies. … [more]
‘Don’t do a Rachel Reeves and play with fire on your CV’
A series of LinkedIn edits by the ‘bragging’ chancellor seems at odds with claims that the Treasury boss has been honest. … [more]
Contractors, have you tried IR35 Lite? Clients are keen that you do
A look at those ‘inside IR35’ gigs which feel like ‘outside IR35’ gigs because there's no ‘Control.’ Or much risk for the engager. … [more]
What is Open Banking, and is 2025 Open Banking’s banner year?
A tech-infused boost to your financial wellbeing is on offer to you and your contractor limited company, now and next year in earnest. … [more]
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