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Read the 10-Step Guide →2025/26 limited company tax deadlines: never miss a filing date again
If you run a limited company, you must keep on top of several monthly, quarterly and annual filing obligations. Here is a quick summary before we cover each one in detail. … [more]
HMRC confirms joint PAYE liability for agencies in new umbrella rules from 2026
In a policy paper, HMRC has confirmed that, from April 2026, recruitment agencies - not just umbrella companies - will be liable for unpaid payroll taxes. … [more]
Government confirms Loan Charge settlement scheme for 32,000 workers
The government has outlined a new settlement scheme for individuals with outstanding Loan Charge liabilities. However, industry experts point out that the operators of these schemes have managed to escape "scot-free". … [more]
Autumn Budget 2025 – dividend tax hike, salary sacrifice, income tax freeze
The Chancellor has completed her Autumn Budget statement, formally confirming the major tax measures leaked earlier in the day - most notably another increase to dividend tax and salary sacrifice changes. … [more]
Limited company directors face 2p dividend tax hike from April 2026
The Autumn Budget has now confirmed what had been widely trailed for weeks. From April 2026, basic and higher dividend tax rates will increase by two percentage points. … [more]
How to run a virtual contracting business from anywhere in the world
In the cut-and-thrust of modern-day contracting, flexibility is king, and the ability to travel with work and work effectively remotely has never been more critical, especially in 2025 with hybrid mandates and global talent pools. … [more]
Legal considerations when developing and supplying software as a business
Developing and supplying software as a business requires careful attention to legal considerations to protect the interests of both your business and your customers. … [more]
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]
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