The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Pimlico Plumbers in a case which may have significant implications for the way workers are categorised for the purposes of tax and employment rights in the future. We ask how this ruling may affect contractors and IR35.
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The tax war on professional contractors – 18 years of hurt
The current consultation into extending the so-called 'off payroll' (IR35) rules to the private sector is just the latest in a series of targeted tax strikes against professional contractors which goes back almost two decades. … [more]
How to promote yourself – 10 marketing tips for contractors
Being a contractor is like running your own small business. You're completely reliant on yourself for finding the next source of contract work, and for selling yourself to prospective clients and recruiters. So, could you benefit from marketing your … [more]
IT contractors and VAT – what it is, how and when to register
Value Added Tax is a tax on levied almost all goods and services in the UK. If you're setting up a limited company, chances are you will also register for VAT, so here is our overview of VAT - what it is, how to register, and how to avoid potential … [more]
How to choose a solicitor for your contracting business
As a professional contractor or small business owner, you may require legal guidance at some point. Typically, solicitors are able to offer advice on a wide range of issues, from checking over contracts to resolving disputes between you and clients - … [more]
What are the typical duties of a contractor accountant?
If you choose to contract via your own limited company, you will need to hire an accountancy firm to look after your tax and accounting needs (unless you're confident of doing this on your own!) … [more]
Calculate the tax cost of buying a car through your limited company
If you decide to buy a car via your own limited company, there are a number of significant tax considerations to take into account. Here we've created a no-nonsense guide to working out the real cost. … [more]
How to close down / dissolve a limited company
As a limited company contractor, you can choose to voluntarily shut down your company and remove it from the Companies House register. This means the company will cease to exist and you won’t face any more administrative duties or running costs for … [more]
IR35 private sector extension – consultation launched
The Government has launched its long-awaited consultation into 'off-payroll working' (IR35) in the private sector. … [more]
Contractor beats HMRC in IR35 case – for the second time
A contractor won a key IR35 case against HMRC this week, which casts further doubt on the taxman's ability to accurately recognise IR35 status. … [more]
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