Why recruitment agencies and end-clients are unlikely to hire contractors who do not work via either a limited or umbrella company structure.
Off-payroll (IR35) – what is a Status Determination Statement (SDS)?
The off-payroll working rules have applied in the private sector since April 2021. In most cases, clients are responsible for determining a contractor’s IR35 status. The decision must be documented in a Status Determination Statement (SDS), along with the client’s reasoning.
Do umbrella company employees need to file a self-assessment tax return?
You won’t need to complete a tax return unless you have income to declare on top of your umbrella salary. Here we list these additional sources of income.
Should you pay for health insurance via your limited company or personally?
Private medical insurance (PMI) covers the cost of private medical care if you become ill. For limited company directors, premiums can be paid either personally or through the company. Each option has different tax consequences.
Dual purpose expenses for limited company directors (what HMRC allows)
Dual purpose expenses arise where a cost benefits both the company and the director personally. Find out how HMRC treats these costs to avoid any errors.
How do pensions work if you’re an umbrella company employee?
In this guide, we explore how umbrella company pensions work, what tax relief is available, and what to look out for when joining a workplace pension scheme.
What are umbrella company margins?
As an umbrella employee, you will see an entry for your provider’s ‘margin’ on your payslips. Here, we explain what an umbrella company’s margin is and how much it typically costs.
Why contractors still need professional IR35 contract reviews
For a relatively small outlay, a professional contract review service will analyse your contracts to ensure that you comply with IR35 – both in terms of your contract wording, but also the ‘working practices’ you undertake at your client site.
10-step guide to becoming an IT contractor in 2026
Once you’ve decided that IT contracting is the life for you, what happens next? Here are the 10 steps you’ll need to take to become an IT contractor in 2024.
Contractor Accountants – compare fees and costs [2026]
With hundreds of firms to choose from, this table lists the monthly fees charged by some of the UK’s leading contractor accountants.
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